Methodology Improvement Program for the Second Generation Miss Distance Radar (MIDI II).

Abstract

The present Miss Distance Indicator (MIDI I) Radar tracks a target and measures the vector miss distance of projectiles fired at the target. The major conclusion of this study is that the MIDI I limitation of operating against targets 150 meters or more above ground level can be improved down to 15 meters for gun scoring and 60 meters for missile scoring by applying a combination of radar techniques such as: (1) pulsed Doppler to attenuate the ground clutter; (2) multiple, selectable antenna beamwidths to meet both low altitude operation and scoring volume requirements and (3) a remote antenna/receiver/transmitter to provide favorable elevation geometry.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 30, 1984
Accession Number
ADA148467

Entities

People

  • B. Perry Iv
  • G. V. Morris
  • R. B. Efurd

Organizations

  • Georgia Tech

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Rate
  • Geometry
  • Ka Band
  • Low Altitude
  • Low Angles
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Radar
  • Radar Cross Sections
  • Signal Processing
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional
  • X Band

Readers

  • Geodesy
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.
  • Radar Systems Engineering.