Proposal for a New Type of Rapid-Scanning Search Radar
Abstract
A hemispherical-coverage radar with a new scanning antenna system and high transmitter power is proposed. This radar would give good angular resolution and accuracy and permit a scan rate comparable to that of the AN/SPS-3 radar while providing a coverage twice as great in maximum range. The new system would have several advantages over the AN/SPS-3: a) its coverage could be properly shaped to use the transmitted power more efficiently; b) the antenna structure would be compact and of light weight; c) the antenna system would be simple to design, construct, and maintain.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 20, 1951
- Accession Number
- AD1215850
Entities
People
- L. V. Blake
- R. C. Guthrie
- R. J. Adams
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory