Phase Synchronizing, a Nonrigid, Distribution, Transmit-Receive Radar Antenna Array

Abstract

This paper describes means for self-organizing a nonrigid, distributed, transmit-receive antenna array for use in airborne radar. The techniques are applicable to ground-based or shipborne radar as well. Methods are described for initializing the array using various primary microwave illuminators. The description of phase conjugation techniques and means for distributing phase reference to all elements in the array are the central parts of the paper.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA097486

Entities

People

  • B. D. Steinberg

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplifiers
  • Antennas
  • Beam Steering
  • Detectors
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Frequency Synthesizers
  • Local Oscillators
  • Oscillation
  • Oscillators
  • Phase Conjugation
  • Phase Detectors
  • Phase Shift
  • Radar
  • Radar Transmitters
  • Radiation Patterns
  • Transmitters

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Applied Combinatorial Optimization and Logic Circuit Design.
  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering