Scale Model Pattern Measurements of Aircraft L-Band Beacon Antennas,

Abstract

The report describes the techniques and apparatus used to measure the directional patterns of aircraft ATC transponder antennas (L-Band) using digital techniques and magnetic tapes for data storage. Algorithms involved in data normalization, cross-polarization correction and coordinate conversions are discussed. Some typical applications of the data are illustrated with actual computer outputs obtained from the model measurements.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 04, 1975
Accession Number
ADA010479

Entities

People

  • J. C. Sureau
  • K. J. Keeping

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Algorithms
  • Computers
  • Computing Devices
  • Conversion
  • Cross Polarization
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Directional
  • L Band
  • Magnetic Tape
  • Measurement
  • Models
  • Polarization
  • Scale Models

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Radar Systems Engineering.