Test and Evaluation of ATCRBS Electronic Scan Antenna (System Test).

Abstract

The air traffic control radar beacon system (ATCRBS) experimental electronic scan antenna (ESA) consists of 56 array modules placed on a platform (ring) constructed around the top of an airport surveillance radar tower. A shelter beneath the tower provides an enclosure for the control and radiofrequency distribution system of the ESA. This final report covers the system testing to demonstrate the ATCRBS ESA dynamic capabilities in typical terminal environment and to examine beacon monopulse performance. It is concluded that the computer-controlled ATCRBS ESA demonstrated the automated features of the antenna, including agile beam management. In addition, the ATCRBS ESA monopulse target detection system was exercised during the flight test effort. This testing established that the field environment and aircraft maneuvering affected the resulting parameters of system operation (i.e., azimuth accuracy and received signal level). Basic monopulse target detection and processing is feasible for the ATCRBS. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA029486

Entities

People

  • Anthony D. Bradley

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Traffic
  • Air Traffic Control Radar
  • Air Traffic Control Systems
  • Airport Radar Systems
  • Airports
  • Beacons
  • Detection
  • Environment
  • Radar
  • Radar Beacons
  • Radar Equipment
  • Surveillance Radar
  • Target Detection
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems