A VHF Intruder Detection System: Tests on a C-5A Aircraft
Abstract
This report describes tests of a portable VHF Intrusion Detection System that were carried out in conjunction with a C-5A aircraft. The system consisted of a leaky coaxial cable surrounding the aircraft that acted as a distributed antenna, monopole antennas located within the cable perimeter that received the radiated signal, and electronic signal, and electronic signal processing equipment. The tests demonstrated the feasibility of using this system to: (1) protect the C-5A aircraft in the up position as well as in the download position, and (2) protect any large aircraft. Data is given on system response for various positions of the receiving antennas. By proper placement of two receiving antennas there was complete azimuthal coverage. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA066300
Entities
People
- John A. Antonucci
- Mary Szczytko
- Nicholas V. Karas
Organizations
- Rome Laboratory