A Polarization Responsive System for Microwaves

Abstract

Responsive polarization methods and concepts were studied in terms of general system requirements. A primary goal was fast response. Matrix methods were found appropriate for describing the polarization states and modifications thereto. A 9.3 GHz experiment, of one promising concept, was constructed. Stokes parameters were measured, modified and converted to Jones parameters for response. Basic feasibility was established for the hybrid Tee circuit arrangement which was developed for the thesis experiment. The results were as predicted by theory.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA100779

Entities

People

  • Warren R. Minnick

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Anechoic Chambers
  • Birds
  • Computer Programs
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Measurement
  • Microwaves
  • Modulation
  • Polarization
  • Radio Waves
  • Signal Generators
  • Signal Processing
  • Standing Waves
  • Stochastic Processes
  • Transmission Lines
  • Transmitters

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Microwave Engineering.
  • Software Engineering