Scattering Experiments at the Ipswich Electromagnetic Measurements Facility: Swept Bistatic Angle Measurement System

Abstract

A swept bistatic fixed aspect angle bistatic measurement system has been designed, built, and tested. The system is capable of measuring over bistatic angles from 10 degrees to 175 degrees, at frequencies from 2 GHz to 40 GHz, although target size is limited above approximately 15 GHz. Sample measurements on perfectly conducting spheres are presented. A preliminary test of automation was conducted and equipment procured for permanent automation. Suggestions for future modifications, including range gating and fixed swept aspect angle measurements, are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA274060

Entities

People

  • Robert V. Mcgahan

Organizations

  • Rome Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Anechoic Chambers
  • Aspect Angle
  • Automation
  • Calibration
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Frequency
  • Low Noise Amplifiers
  • Mainframe Computers
  • Measurement
  • Radar
  • Radar Cross Sections
  • Range Gating
  • Scattering
  • Security
  • Turntables

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Radar Systems Engineering.
  • Software Engineering