A GaAs FET Microwave Refractometer for Tropospheric Studies,

Abstract

The paper describes a microwave refractometer designed to be used in studies of multipath propagation on line-of-sight microwave links, and studies of transhorizon ducting. The application of a GaAs FET amplifier in a feedback loop containing the sampling cavity has produced a lightweight and simple refractometer which has been tested and used in a light aircraft with on-board data processing. These various aspects are discussed in some detail, together with the background requirements and specification. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADP003890

Entities

People

  • G. R. Kennedy
  • M. P. M. Hall
  • U. M. Yilmaz

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplifiers
  • Data Processing
  • Electromagnetic Wave Propagation
  • Field Effect Transistors
  • Line Of Sight
  • Microwaves
  • Multipath Transmission
  • Radio Transmission
  • Radio Waves
  • Refractometers
  • Wave Propagation

Readers

  • Electronics Engineering
  • Radar Systems Engineering.