Radar Target Study.
Abstract
The document discusses the discovery of a new target concept. Preliminary tests on a small model indicated that an omnidirectional backscattering device with gain well above that of a sphere should result over a broad frequency band. That is, for all aspect angles over four-pi steradians the return should be well above that of a sphere. The contract reported here involved the study of other designs, and the fabrication and test of a large (seven-foot) model to demonstrate the ability to design and build radar reflectors using this new concept. This demonstration has been accomplished successfully. The device showed gains of 9 to 14 db above a sphere (median values) for the three frequencies tested. Reasonably constant patterns resulted, although some model fabrication problems were noted. A design procedure exists to handle designs at different frequencies and sizes. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0877898
Entities
People
- J. C. Huber Jr
Organizations
- Goodyear Aerospace