Space-Based Radar Array System Simulation and Validation.

Abstract

The simulation theory and software implementation for a space-based radar RF lens are described. Infinite array theory and moment methods are used to simulate the mutual coupling among the wire radiators on each lens array face, 'feedback' coupling from the nonilluminated array to the illuminated array, active progressively phased modules interconnecting the arrays, and arbitrarily shaped thin wire radiating elements. Edge effects are accounted for by iterative techniques. Active impedances, element currents, and power gain patterns are computed. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA093493

Entities

People

  • Donald R. Pflug
  • Harvey K. Schuman
  • Larry D. Thompson

Organizations

  • ARCO

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Beam Steering
  • Cell Size
  • Circular Polarization
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Couplings
  • Discontinuities
  • Far Field
  • Gain
  • Impedance
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Patterns
  • Scattering
  • Shape
  • Simulations
  • Wave Propagation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.

Technology Areas

  • Space