Radar Cross Sections of the AC-130H at 1300, 2800, 5500, and 9225 MHz

Abstract

Radar cross sections of the AC-130H were determined at frequencies of 1300, 2800, 5500, and 9225 MHz using the NRL area-measurement facility. The 20, 50, and 80 percentiles of the radar cross-section distribution function are given for azimuth aspect angles from 20 to 160 for a -10-degree elevation aspect and for elevation aspects from 0 to 56 degrees for nose-on and tail-on views. Polar plots show the results obtained from orbits flown at a variety of altitudes, bank angles, and offset ranges from the radar. Vertical and horizontal polarizations were used for the orbits. The differences in cross sections between the starboard side of this aircraft and those previously determined for a C-130 are discussed. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 28, 1977
Accession Number
ADC013177

Entities

People

  • E. E. Maine Jr.
  • F. D. Queen
  • H. A. Brown

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Aspect Angle
  • Data Processing
  • Data Reduction
  • Distribution Functions
  • Frequency
  • Magnetic Tape
  • Military Research
  • Radar
  • Radar Cross Sections
  • Repetition Rate
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Waveplates
  • X Band

Readers

  • Geodesy
  • Radar Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris