Interim Report on the AN/SPS-2(XDQ) Radar System

Abstract

For detection of long-range, ballistic-type missiles a triangular-shaped coverage pattern is more desirable than a rectangular pattern. With eight ten-megawatt beams, coverage on a square meter target out to 300 miles and up to about 22 degrees should be possible with a single 20 x 35-ft antenna. Observation time on 5000-mile, V-2 type missiles would be about 2 minutes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 14, 1948
Accession Number
AD1207899

Entities

People

  • A. A. Varela

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.