Review of Conventional Tactical Radio Direction Finding Systems

Abstract

This report discusses land based conventional tactical radio direction finding systems used in determining the direction of origin of narrowband (100kHz or less) radio signals (AM, FM, CW, and SSB) in the 30 to 1000 MHz frequency band. These systems are examined from both the theoretical and practical points of view. Examples of actual systems and the problems encountered (and solutions where appropriate) under operational conditions are also given. Finally manufacturers specifications and how they relate to actual system operation and system operation and systems comparisons are also discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA212747

Entities

People

  • W. Read

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Amplitude Modulation
  • Angle Of Arrival
  • Bandwidth
  • Co-Channel Interference
  • Delay Lines
  • Direction Finding
  • Directional Antennas
  • Doppler Systems
  • Dual Channel
  • Frequency Bands
  • Geometry
  • Measurement
  • Modulation
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Phase Measurement
  • Transmitters

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Radio communications and signal processing.
  • Software Engineering