Applications of Submillimeter Wave Technology for SDI,

Abstract

This paper examines the potential use of using submillimeter wave technology (actually 3 mm to 100 micrometers, or frequencies between 100 GHz and 3 THz) for SDI applications, especially for endo-KEW systems. We start with the requirements and functions for a multipurpose weapon sensor. Our emphasis is on active sensors, but certain elements of passive sensors are mentioned that could play an important role. The rest of the paper provides information on the state of the art in submillimeter wave technology, especially current component activity, and future plans.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 21, 1992
Accession Number
ADA345892

Entities

People

  • H. G. Leduc
  • J. N. Kile
  • P. H. Siegel
  • R. P. Smith
  • W. R. Mcgrath

Organizations

  • Rome Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Communication Systems
  • Detectors
  • Electronics Laboratories
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Millimeter Waves
  • Oscillators
  • Phased Arrays
  • Radar
  • Semiconductor Devices
  • Semiconductors
  • Shift Registers
  • Signal Processing
  • Surface Acoustic Waves
  • Terahertz Radiation
  • Transistors
  • Transmission Lines
  • Waveguides

Readers

  • Microwave Engineering.
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Systems Analysis and Design