Effects of a Radome on a UWB Detection System

Abstract

We evaluated a radome housing an ultra-wideband (UWB) signal collection system, measuring the transmission loss and phase delay through the radome. The radome introduced losses of up to 3 dB within the normal operating range of the antennas. Phase differences due to the radome appeared to be linear and consistent with the delay expected from a uniformly layered material. We observed no unusual effects from the specially designed protective radome.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA359045

Entities

People

  • Keith Leshick
  • Marc S. Litz
  • Romeo D. Del Rosario

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Acoustic Absorption
  • Anechoic Chambers
  • Antennas
  • Detection
  • Frequency
  • Gain
  • Insertion Loss
  • Losses
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Phase
  • Phase Measurement
  • Radar
  • Standards
  • Transmission Loss

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Facility/Structural Engineering.
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.