High Pulse Repetition Frequency Radar Early Warning Receiver.

Abstract

A ten db coupler receives an RF input signal and transmits an attenuated signal through a wideband/narrow band select switch to an RF amplifier. The signal is next processed through an RF amplitude detector. A comparator then receives the signal and generates a pulse in response to signals exceeding a predetermined threshold. A pulse stretcher then eliminates excessive pulses due to noise or other signal oscillations that exceeded the comparator's threshold. A circuit comprising a retriggerable monostable and an OR gate determine if the pulses received exceed a pulse repetition frequency threshold. A ripple counter then eliminates unwanted signals by resetting if a predetermined number is not reached in a specified time. A unique audio signal is then generated if the desired signal is detected. the output signal is audible even though the input signal is of a frequency above the normal hearing threshold. Also a visual signal is provided by a light emitting diode. Keywords: Patent applications. (rh)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 04, 1989
Accession Number
ADD014655

Entities

People

  • David J. Swanick
  • William P. Huntley

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplifiers
  • Amplitude
  • Comparators
  • Detectors
  • Diodes
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Light Emitting Diodes
  • Oscillation
  • Patent Applications
  • Patents
  • Radio Frequency Amplifiers
  • Stretchers
  • Visual Signals

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Radar Systems Engineering.