Phased Array Antenna and Radiometry Development

Abstract

This report describes the flight tests performed for a radiometric bomb guidance system developed by Martin-Marietta Corp., Orlando, Florida. The preliminary system evaluations prior to the joint USAF-Navy flight tests at Santa Ana, California are discussed and the results of these initial tests are presented. The modification of the frequency-scanned radiometric bomb guidance system is then described. For this modified system (the dual-beam frequency- scanned radiometer) the development of the circuitry for a stairstep mode and a ramp mode of operation is discussed. A dual-beam frequency-scanned antenna network employing RG-52/U slotted waveguide is given, and the results from tower tests of the system are presented. Finally, an alternate system, a modified dual-beam frequency-scanned radiometer, is described. The range gate circuitry and a frequency-mechanically-scanned antenna are described. Preliminary tower test results are then given.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADB006102

Entities

People

  • Franklin Prestwood
  • John Hilburn

Organizations

  • Louisiana State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Antenna Arrays
  • Converters
  • Corner Reflectors
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Shift
  • Guidance
  • Logic Gates
  • Measurement
  • Oscillators
  • Signal Processing
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Two Dimensional
  • Waveforms

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.