Measurements of Antenna Pulse Response,

Abstract

A technique for obtaining the pulse response of antennas utilizing steady-state measurements on a Scientific-Atlanta 2020 antenna range is described. The method involves making wideband frequency measurements, both amplitude and phase, centered about the defined carrier frequency and transforming the data to low frequency. This result is multiplied by the complex Fourier Transform of a pulse (the modulating pulse) utilizing Fast-Fourier-Transforms and the inverse FFT yields the desired pulse response. All computations are done on the 2020 System Computer (Hp 21 MX Series 1000). Techniques for eliminating the frequency response of system components are described. The technique essentially treats the antenna on a 'transfer function' basis. Therefore, results are presented on the response of a transmission line system and this is compared with theory. Finally, results on the pulse response of various antennas are presented. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA108181

Entities

People

  • Paul R. Caron

Organizations

  • Rome Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Big Data
  • Carrier Frequencies
  • Computers
  • Corner Reflectors
  • Data Acquisition
  • Data Analysis
  • Fourier Analysis
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Response
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Jamming
  • Phase
  • Reflectors
  • Steady State
  • System Software
  • Transfer Functions

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

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