Observations of Synchronous Satellite ATS-3 with Three Coherent Radars

Abstract

A series of observations of NASA satellite ATS-3 have been made using coherent UHF, L-Band and X-Band radars, and detailed signatures of the satellite have been obtained. Coherent processing techniques were implemented that increased each radar's sensitivity by at least 40 dB over single pulse performance. A scattering model has been developed that agrees substantially with the measured signature.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 09, 1975
Accession Number
ADA013105

Entities

People

  • Gerald P. Banner
  • Lee B. Spence

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antennas
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Aspect Angle
  • Coherent Radar
  • Cylindrical Antennas
  • Doppler Effect
  • Electrons
  • Frequency
  • Geosynchronous Satellites
  • L Band
  • Local Oscillators
  • Radar
  • Resonant Circuits
  • Scattering
  • Spectra
  • Tuned Circuits
  • X Band

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Radio communications and signal processing.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects