Polarization Diversity Addition to the 10 Centimeter Doppler Weather Radar.

Abstract

The research performed was that of providing antenna modifications for a polarization diversity addition to the; AFGL 10 centimeter DOPPLER WEATHER RADAR. Described within are the ANTENNA FEED DESIGN (POTTER HORN), the conversion of the antenna form a prime focus to a Cassegrain Configuration, the results of the feed horn RF measurements, the construction of the POLARIZER ASSEMBLY, and the installation and testing of the antenna system. Keywords include: Polarization; Potter horn; Weather radar; Polarized unit; and Antenna testing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA156062

Entities

People

  • H. L. Bassett
  • J. S. Ussailis

Organizations

  • Georgia Tech Research Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Antenna Feeds
  • Antennas
  • Cross Polarization
  • Distortion
  • Engineering
  • Fabrication
  • Geometry
  • Measurement
  • Meteorological Radar
  • Meteorology
  • Polarization
  • Polarizers
  • Radar
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Scattering
  • Structural Analysis

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.