Electronically Agile Radar (EAR) Interface Investigations

Abstract

A flight test interface for the Electronically Agile Radar (EAR) in a model B-52G strategic weapon system test bed is defined. Space provisions were developed considering flight test requirements and, for the nose radome area only, the requirements of B-52 defensive subsystems. The Ear and instrumentation require added B-52 environmental control system capability. An analysis of radome characteristics indicates beam deflection compensation requirements are reasonably continuous and change little with frequency excursions. Most of the bombing-navigation system will be removed to make room for the EAR, but a doppler-inertial navigation capability independent of the EAR Test Article will be retained. Flight test planning includes delineation of the radar contractor and test bed contractor responsibilities for materials and services.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADB023405

Entities

People

  • Don Hutchison
  • Everett W. Scovel
  • Martin Thornburg
  • Memphis Hixon
  • Waller Newby

Organizations

  • Boeing

Tags

Communities of Interest

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

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Computer Programs
  • Control Panels
  • Control Systems
  • Inertial Measurement Units
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Inertial Navigation Systems
  • Mach Number
  • Measurement
  • Navigation
  • Personnel Management
  • Strategic Weapons
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Beds
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Facilities

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Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Space