WIDE TUNING RANGE PHASED ARRAY SYSTEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERIZATION AND EXPLOITATION
Abstract
We propose the construction of a upper-X and Ku Band (10-18 GHz) phased array system focused on the sensing of low-altitude atmospheric refractivity in the maritime environment. The system will have 16 channels and will support simultaneous transmissions at two different frequencies as well as slow hopping. The system will allow us to investigate two key areas in this area of maritime sensing: First, that of increasing frequency above C-Band (6-GHz) in such sensing so as to improve the sensitivity to refractive effects.[Note that this also enables sensing at the frequencies of X-Band navigation radars, a key signal source in the real-world application of this technology.] Second, that of increasing symbol rate (thus signal bandwidth) so as to improve signal travel time and relative phase measurements. Finally, this same equipment would support experimentation in multiple-input-multiple-output radar and communications and radar in the maritime as well. This abstract is publicly releasable.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Sep 11, 2023
- Source ID
- N000142312851
Entities
People
- Ted Rogers
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of California, San Diego