Investigation of Scattering Principles. Appendix.

Abstract

The significant technical features of three inverse scattering analyses techniques suitable for Space Object Identification and/or Ballistic Missile Defense are considered in detail. Techniques based on the use of (1) the target phase center, (2) the target polarization spectrum, and (3) a phase center technique of scattering center location are described and experimental data presented. Applications of these techniques to real-time analysis and in the area of target identification with and without knowledge of target motion or orientation are described. Results obtained relative to estimating the size, shape, complexity, and orientation of aerospace targets are presented based on coherent radar measurements obtained through use of static radar signature measurements. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0856734

Entities

People

  • George W. Gruver

Organizations

  • General Dynamics

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Coherent Radar
  • Diffraction
  • Experimental Data
  • Identification
  • Inverse Scattering
  • Measurement
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Polarization
  • Radar
  • Radar Signatures
  • Scattering
  • Space Objects

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Radar Systems Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects