93 - GHz Radar Cross-Section Measurements of Satellite Elemental Scatterers,

Abstract

The RCS of representative spacecraft materials and components was measured at 93 GHz. Measurements of solar cells, thermal blanket material, structural components, and sensors are included. These measurements indicate the highly specular nature of scattering at millimeter wavelengths. The measurements generally agree with results predicted on the basis of common asymptotic formulations.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 10, 1975
Accession Number
ADA010487

Entities

People

  • Howard E. King
  • Robert B. Dybdal

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorbers (Materials)
  • Advanced Materials
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Cells
  • Engineered Materials
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Radar Cross Sections
  • Scattering
  • Solar Cells
  • Solar Power Satellites
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Spacecraft Components
  • Structural Components
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster