Radome Boresight Error and Compensation Techniques for Electronically Scanned Arrays

Abstract

This paper describes work performed to evaluate precision beam control using an electronically scanned array antenna. The primary factors that limit beam pointing accuracy, both with and without a radome, are discussed. Laboratory measurements show the effects of a radome. Boresight errors and beamshape distortion were measured. Processes were evaluated that showed the capability to correct angle error as well as to restore beamshape.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 06, 1993
Accession Number
ADA344639

Entities

People

  • Donald Peterson
  • James Otto
  • Kenea Douglas

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aerial Warfare
  • Antennas
  • Attenuation
  • Beam Steering
  • Calibration
  • Control Systems
  • Distortion
  • Electronically Scanned Array
  • Frequency
  • Guidance
  • Measurement
  • Millimeter Waves
  • Navigation
  • Plane Waves
  • Radar
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Phased Array Antenna Design.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics