Range Vernier.

Abstract

A collection of technical information pertaining to Range Vernier implementation on Coherent Signal Processor (CSP) radars at the Western Test Range (WTR) is presented. The Range Vernier technique is quite recent, having evolved since mid 1976. Under certain operational conditions, the technique can provide radial range measurements with Root Mean Square (RMS) noise values at subwavelength levels, plus modelable systematic error components. Measurements of such quality can significantly improve WTR metric test support capabilities. The information includes descriptions of the technique, mathematical construction of range measurements, mechanization techniques and requirements, together with error models. Also, potential applications and feasibility testing are discussed. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 30, 1979
Accession Number
ADA077178

Entities

People

  • Russell Roy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aspect Angle
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Corporations
  • Data Reduction
  • Doppler Radar
  • Estimators
  • Frequency
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Numbers
  • Phase Measurement
  • Refraction
  • Security
  • Trajectories
  • Transmitters

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Approximation Theory.
  • Radar Systems Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design