Measurement of the Acoustic-Radar Response of Electronics and Metals by Excitation with a Modal Thruster in a Transverse Electromagnetic Cell

Abstract

A novel technique for exciting radar targets with acoustic and electromagnetic (EM) energy simultaneously is presented. The technique exploits the interaction between the two forms of energy at the target, in a well-controlled acoustic and EM environment, to evaluate the feasibility of standoff acoustic-radar detection of each target. Data recorded on three electronic radar targets and three metallic clutter items, probed by audible acoustic frequencies and UHF radio frequencies, successfully demonstrate acousto-EM interaction.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 23, 2019
Accession Number
AD1066602

Entities

People

  • Gregory J. Mazzaro
  • Kelly D. Sherbondy
  • Kyle A. Gallagher

Organizations

  • The Citadel
  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Acoustic Frequencies
  • Acoustic Waves
  • Analyzers
  • Audio Frequency
  • Department Of Defense
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Doppler Effect
  • Electronics
  • Electrons
  • Excitation
  • Frequency
  • Generators
  • Information Operations
  • Instructions
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Radar Clutter
  • Radar Targets
  • Radio Frequency
  • Sodar
  • Spectrum Analyzers
  • Targets
  • Thrusters
  • Transverse

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Space