Radar Communications

Abstract

Means of communicating through a radar without significantly altering its performance are described. A number of design alternatives such as radar type, antennas, transmitters, frequency diversity, message relays, channel allocations, and modems are considered, and recommended communication and radar-intermesh procedures are given. A demonstration radar-communication system under construction is outlined. In addition, ways of effectively using a radar-communication system are explored. Finally, a planned demonstration of the communication of surveillance-radar data between two sites on the Chesapeake Bay using radar communication is described.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 26, 1981
Accession Number
ADA103396

Entities

People

  • B. H. Cantrell
  • Gerard V. Trunk
  • J. O. Coleman

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Automatic Gain Control
  • Bandwidth
  • Coding
  • Communication Channels
  • Communication Systems
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Fire Control Radar
  • Military Research
  • Modulation
  • Multiple Access
  • Multiplexing
  • Radar
  • Radar Pulses
  • Radar Transmitters
  • Waveforms

Readers

  • Computer Networking
  • Radar Systems Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design