Measured L-Band Radar Cross Sections of Ducks and Geese
Abstract
The radar cross sections (RCS) of a goose and two ducks were measured at a frequency of about 1166 MHz. The birds were placed in a polyfoam cage that was rotated in azimuth in 5-deg steps. The measurements were made with both vertical and horizontal polarizations. Radar cross sections of the duck varied between 0.048 sq m and 0.02 sq m for horizontal polarization, and between 0.02 sq m and 0.001 sq m for vertical polarization. Radar cross sections of the goose varied between 0.28 sq m and 0.07 sq m for horizontal polarization, and between 0.18 sq m and 0.0017 sq m for vertical polarization. The measured data have been presented in several ways so that trends and characteristics can be observed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA072820
Entities
People
- Otho E. Kerr
- Philipp Blacksmith
- Richard B. Mack