Measurement of the Pwer Handling Capability of a Biplanar Slot Array.
Abstract
The subject of this report is the measurement of the power handling capability of a biplanar metallic radome. The radome, which is a double layer of slot arrays, is simulated by placing a small piece of the radome in a waveguide and using the images to simulate an infinite array. The power handling capability is determined by raising the incident power in the waveguide until the piece of radome breaks down. The incident breakdown power can be simply related to the breakdown power density of the array in free space. Biplanar radome surfaces able to handle power densities in excess of 4 megawatt sq m are demonstrated. The knowledge of the breakdown power density of the radome will aid the Air Force in designing airborne radar systems. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA027500
Entities
People
- C. J. Larson
Organizations
- Ohio State University