Design Methodology of an Automated Scattering Measurement Facility.

Abstract

This thesis addresses the design methodology surrounding an automated scattering measurement facility. A brief historical survey of radar cross-section (RCS) measurements is presented. The electromagnetic theory associated with a continuous wave (CW) background cancellation technique for measuring RCS is discussed as background. In addition, problems associated with interfacing test equipment, data storage and output are addressed. The facility used as a model for this thesis is located at the Air Force Institute of Technology, WPARB, OH. Even though this paper addresses a particular facility, the design methodology applies to any automated scattering measurement facility. A software package incorporating features that enhance the operation of AFIT's facility by students is presented. Finally, sample output from the software package illustrate formats for displaying RCS data. Keywords: Electromagnetic wave reflections; Radar waves.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA163896

Entities

People

  • David G. Mazur

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Computers
  • Continuous Waves
  • Data Acquisition
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electromagnetic Scattering
  • Electromagnetic Wave Reflections
  • Electromagnetism
  • Electronic Countermeasures
  • Engineering
  • Measurement
  • Radar Cross Sections
  • Radio Frequency
  • Students
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test Equipment

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

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