Multipath-Induced, Low-Angle Tracking Error at 140 GHz

Abstract

This report describes a measurement program to characterize multipath-induced errors which can affect missile guidance. Measurements of angular position errors were made using a 140-GHz amplitude monopulse radar and a vertical probe. Data was collected at ranges out to 4.8 km. The longest ranges give propagation geometries that are typical for a missile trajectory in close proximity to the earth. Angular positioning errors due to diffuse multipath, specular multipath, and atmospheric-induced noise were measured.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA283630

Entities

People

  • Donald G. Bauerle
  • H. B. Wallace
  • Suzanne R. Stratton

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

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

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Automatic Frequency Control
  • Detectors
  • Frequency
  • Guidance
  • Instrumentation
  • Low Angles
  • Measurement
  • Meteorological Data
  • Military Research
  • Monopulse Radar
  • Multipath Transmission
  • Radar
  • Radar Reflectors
  • Reflectors
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Transmitters
  • Water Vapor

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Inertial Navigation Systems.
  • Radar Systems Engineering.