Radome Development for a Broadband RF Missile Sensor (Multilayered Power Series Radome with Integrated Lens Provides Excellent Drag Characteristics and Electrical Boresight Error Performance)

Abstract

An integrated radome/lens concept is developed for a multioctave rf radiation sensor guided missile application. Aerodynamic properties, drag, and thermal heating are analyzed. Electrical properties, transmissivity, and boresight error are optimized by using a layered wall construction and integrating a lens into the inner surface of the radome. Missile performance is evaluated with the integrated radome/lens used as part of the missile system.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 25, 1977
Accession Number
ADA038262

Entities

People

  • F. D. Groutage

Organizations

  • Navy Electronics Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ablative Materials
  • Aerodynamic Heating
  • Angle Of Arrival
  • Composite Materials
  • Computer Programs
  • Control Systems
  • Differential Equations
  • Doppler Radar
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Geometry
  • Guidance
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Rain Erosion
  • Ray Tracing
  • Test Facilities

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Wave Propagation and Nonlinear Chaotic Dynamics.