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Radar
Design and implementation of a synthetic aperture radar for open skies (SAROS) aboard a C-135 aircraft
D.W. Cooper,G. Rimmel, M. Murphy, November 1994
NATO and former Warsaw Pact nations have agreed to allow overflights of their countries in the interest of easing world tension. The United States has decided to implement two C-135 aircraft with a Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) that has a 3-meter resolution. This work is being sponsored by the Defense Nuclear Agency ( DNA) and will be operational in Fall 1995. Since the SAR equipment must be exportable to foreign nations, a 20-year-old UPD-8 analog SAR system was selected as the front-end and refurbished for this application by Loral Defense Systems. Data processing is being upgraded to a currently exportable digital design by Sandia National Laboratories. Amplitude and phase histories will be collected during these over flights and digitized on VHS cassettes. Ground stations will use reduction algorithms to process the data and convert it to magnitude-detected images for member nations. System Planning Corporation is presently developing a portable ground station for use on the demonstration flights. Aircraft integration into the C-135 aircraft is being done by the Air Force at Wright-Pafterson AFB, Ohio
High resolution imaging radar for ground-based diagnostic applications, A
D. Blejer,C. Frost, D. Blejer, H.R. Catalan, S. Scarborough, November 1994
Lincoln Laboratory has developed a high resolution imaging radar in conjunction with Flam & Russell, Inc., of Horsham, PA. This highly mobile, ground-based system is capable of 2-D and 3-D imaging of targets at very close ranges to a synthetic aperture. The radar is fully-polarimetric, and operates over two frequency bands (0.05-2 GHz and 2-18 GHz). The radar is currently being used for target imaging and for foliage and ground penetration experiments. In this paper, the radar system is described. In addition, data calibration and image formation are explained. Sample imagery, both 2-D and 3-D, are shown.
Automated production test facility for a MMW radar system
W.S. Arceneaux, November 1994
Martin Marietta has developed a new, automated facility for high-volume production testing of the Longbow millimeter wave missile. Two dedicated far field anechoic chambers were designed, both automated to support component test and analysis in the production environment. One standard far field chamber is used to perform the complete characterization of the antenna and rac1orne; it allows very accurate measurements of power sidelobes, monopulse errors, and cross polarization isolation. The completed radar missile sensor group is evaluated in the second far field chamber, which can reach higher-level parameters of the antenna, transceiver, and gimbal. This paper describes chamber and test station capabilities; time reduction benefits; and the novel, new assembly technique which allows for future portability of these chambers with limited downtime.
Precise computer controlled conical rotation of string supported targets
D.C. Bishop,C.F. Suter, P.S.P. Wei, November 1994
New results on very precise, computer controlled manipulation of string supported targets suspended from an upper turntable (UTT) in the Boeing 9-77 compact radar range are presented. A computer program was developed that uses the precision optical measurement system (POMS) information for feedback to automatically control the conic_pitch and conic_roll of arbitrary radar targets to within ± 0.066° (RMS) of the desired pitch and roll. The system provides quick and accurate maneuvering of targets to any desired static position with accuracy in the static yaw, pitch, and roll of ± 0.01°. Automatic volumetric field probes are also possible using a sphere suspended from computer operated strings. Sphere movement can be continuous or stepped along any desired path and is controlled to within ±0.05 inches anywhere within the quiet zone (± 14 ft high by ± 20 ft wide by ± 25 ft).
Free space characterization of materials
D. Blackham, November 1993
A simple change to the HP8510C or HP8720C vector network analyzer block diagram coupled with the TRM (Thru Reflect Match) calibration leads to accurate measurements of the material properties of flat samples. Algorithms developed for transmission line measurements can also be used in free space measurements. A description of recent improvements in the transmission/reflection algorithms is reviewed. Free space measurement results based on the transmission/reflection algorithms found in the HP85071B materials measurement software package are presented.
Automated test sequencer for high volume near-field measurements, An
G. Hindman,D. Slater, November 1993
Test sequencing flexibility and high throughput are essential ingredients to a state-of-the-art near-field test range. This paper will discuss methods used by NSI to aid the operator through the near-field measurement process. The paper will describe NSI's expert system and customer applications of a unique test and processing sequencer developed by NSI for optimizing range measurement activities. The sequencer provides powerful control of software functions including multiplexed measurements, data processing and unattended test operations.
Portable RCS diagnostic system
R. Harris,B. Freburger, D. Maffei, R. Redman, November 1993
This paper describes the most recent version of the Model 200 portable RCS diagnostic radar. The Model 200 was designed to provide high-resolution RCS measurements in unprepared rooms indoors as well as on outdoor ranges. The system can provide real aperture measurements, ISAR measurements, or SAR measurements without changing system configuration.
High duty instrumentation radar transmitters
F.A. Miller, November 1993
Today's requirements for dynamic Radar Cross Section (RCS) test data set new demands upon instrumentation Radar systems. Transmitters must deliver high power and operate at high data rates. Additionally, noise floor reduction of coherent spurious signals improves raw data and minimizes the need for manipulation of data.
Demonstration of bistatic electromagnetic scattering measurements by spherical near-field scanning, A
M.G. Cote,R.M. Wing, November 1993
The far-field radar cross section (RCS) of a conducting sphere is obtained by transforming scattered near-fields measured on a spherical surface. A simple and convenient calibration procedure is described that involves measuring the incident field directly at the target location. Although a non probe-corrected transmission formula was used in this study the importance of prove correction in practice is demonstrated.
Measurement speed and accuracy in switched signal measurements
J. Swanstrom,R. Shoulders, November 1993
The interdependence of accuracy and speed should be considered when analyzing measurement requirements. Tradeoffs can be made to optimize the measurement when accuracy is of primary importance, or where speed is critical. Several different measurement modes of the HP 8530A Microwave Receiver are presented, each with different measurement speed and accuracy tradeoffs. Examples are given that illustrate which acquisition modes would be appropriate to optimize the acquisition speed and accuracy in a variety of applications
Satellite and satellite antenna testing with high speed electronics
D.W. Hess,C.B. Brechin, November 1993
This presentation offers some examples of performance in accomplishing high volume testing under the rigorous technical constraints imposed by the satellite industry. As an example of a high speed system, the Scientific-Atlanta Model 2095 will be used to illustrate the capability offered by today's technology. This system has found applicatio0n in the facilities of five satellite manufacturers constructed within the past three years and is proven by its demonstrated application in satellite programs.
Dual-frequency,dual-polarized millimeter wave antenna characterization
J.P. Kenney,D. Mooradd, E. Martin, L.D. Poles, November 1993
The radiation characteristics for a dual-frequency, dual-polarized millimeter wave antenna for a radar operating at 33 and 95-GHz were measured at the Ipswich Research Facility. On-pole and cross-pole radiation patterns were measured using the 2600 foot far field range. In this paper we'll discuss the general design of the antenna feed system and the instrumentation ensemble used to perform the far field characterization of this high performance large aperture dielectric lens antenna.
Remote thickness sensor
W.S. Arceneaux, November 1993
Applications that require tight tolerances on dielectric thickness control need accurate sensors. A technique has been developed that will allow for the measurement of thickness without requiring surface contact. High resolution radar imaging, commonly used in RCS measurements , is now being used to measure thickness. Electromagnetic fields reflected from the front and rear surface are detected and the time response delta is converted into thickness. A major advantage of this method is that it is not affected by varying sensor offset height.
Portable RCS diagnostic system
R. Harris,B. Freburger, D. Maffei, R. Redman, November 1993
This paper describes the most recent version of the Model 200 portable RCS diagnostic radar. The Model 200 was designed to provide high-resolution RCS measurements in unprepared rooms indoors as well as on outdoor ranges. The system can provide real aperture measurements, ISAR measurements, or SAR measurements without changing system configuration.
Ground-to-air RCS diagnostic system
R. Harris,A. Strasel, B. Freburger, C. Zappala, M. Lewis, R. Redman, November 1993
The initial phase of METRATEK's new Model 300 Radar System has been installed at the Navy's Chesapeake Tests Range (CTR) at Patuxent River, MD. This ground-to-air Multimode, Multifrequency Instrumentation Radar System (MMIRS) is a high-throughput frequency-and-polarization agile radar that is designed to drastically reduce the cost of measuring the radar cross section of airborne targets by allowing simultaneous measurements to be made at VHF through Ku Band.
High duty instrumentation radar transmitters
F.A. Miller, November 1993
Today's requirements for dynamic Radar Cross Section (RCS) test data set new demands upon instrumentation Radar systems. Transmitters must deliver high power and operate at high data rates. Additionally, noise floor reduction of coherent spurious signals improves raw data and minimizes the need for manipulation of data.
Demonstration of bistatic electromagnetic scattering measurements by spherical near-field scanning, A
M.G. Cote,R.M. Wing, November 1993
The far-field radar cross section (RCS) of a conducting sphere is obtained by transforming scattered near-fields measured on a spherical surface. A simple and convenient calibration procedure is described that involves measuring the incident field directly at the target location. Although a non probe-corrected transmission formula was used in this study the importance of prove correction in practice is demonstrated.
High resolution radar imaging using data extrapolation
I.J. Gupta,M. Beals, November 1993
Effectiveness of data extrapolation to generate high resolution radar images is studied. It is shown that polar formatted scattered field data can be extrapolated more effectively than (f, 0) domain scattered field data. The reason for this is that the forward backward linear prediction is not suitable for extrapolating the scattered field data with respect to aspect angle (0). Also, when the scattered field data is extrapolated with respect to frequency to increase the down range resolution, there can be some degradation in the cross range resolution.
Vertical bistatic RCS measurements in the MDTI radar measurement center
J.,D. Weatherington, November 1993
This paper demonstrates vertical bistatic Radar-Cross-Section measurement capability in the McDonnell Douglas Technologies, Inc. (MDTI) Radar Measurement Center )RMC). Data will be presented showing the system configuration, system specifications, and predicted and measured vertical bistatic RCF data on a variety of generic targets.
High speed antenna measurement systems for S.A.R. applications.
P. Garreau,G. Cottard, J. Ch. Bolomey, November 1993
Data collection for Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) antenna measurements is increasingly making measurement stages very time consuming. This paper presents the capabilities of fast Planar Near Field (PNF) instruments using a linear modulated probe array. It demonstrates the possibilities to decrease the classical near field mechanical scan time by a factor ranging from 100 to 1000. Emphasis is given to the advantages of this technique for multi parameter antenna measurements.
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