Accession Number:

AD0377010

Title:

RESULTS OF ACCELERATION AND VELOCITY PROCESSING OF HF RADAR SIGNALS FROM MISSILE LAUNCHES. PART 1. OBSERVATIONS OF ETR TESTS 2949, 6075, AND 3635

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Jensen, G. K.
• McGeogh, J. E.
• Veeder, J. H.

Report Date:

1966-10-10

Pagination or Media Count:

22.0

Abstract:

The acceleration and velocity signal processor developed at the Naval Research Laboratory was employed with the hf transmitter and receiving equipment located at the Chesapeake Bay Division site to observe Polaris missiles launched along the Eastern Test Range. The spectral compression and coherent integration techniques utilized in processing the return radar echoes resulted in improved resolution and signal-to-noise ratio, and provided target acceleration as a parameter, along with velocity and range. Target tracks of high definition are shown for the second stages, spent first stages, and nose fairings of ETR tests 2949 A2 Polaris, 6075 A3 Polaris and 3635 A3 Polaris.

Descriptors:

• *DATA PROCESSING
• *RADAR SIGNALS
• VELOCITY
• GUIDED MISSILES
• HIGH FREQUENCY
• RANGE(DISTANCE)
• ACCELERATION
• TIME
• LAUNCHING

Subject Categories:

• Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE