Antenna Performance Verification at Launch Site. A Feasibility Study on Preflight Performance Testing of Stripline Slot Arrays Mounted on a Rocket.

Abstract

The Physical Science Laboratory/NMSU made a feasibility study for preflight testing of cylindrical stripline arrays at the launch site. Far-field radiation patterns were compared to near-field probe measurements. Various array damages were simulated. The results showed a good correlation between the near-field probe measurements and the far-field patterns. The conclusion drawn from the study was that damaged arrays could be detected by near-field probing in the field. However, intermittent problems such as pinched coaxial cables and loose connectors may go undetected. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA143266

Entities

People

  • A. Waterman
  • H. D. Weinschel

Organizations

  • New Mexico State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Circuit Boards
  • Connectors
  • Far Field
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Field Tests
  • Frequency
  • Measurement
  • Near Field
  • New Mexico
  • Performance Tests
  • Printed Circuits
  • Radiation Hazards
  • Radiation Patterns
  • Reflection
  • Security
  • Test Equipment

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.