Accession Number:

AD0756829

Title:

Receiver Noise Due to R/V Plasma Sheath Turbulence

Descriptive Note:

Physical science research papers

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE CAMBRIDGE RESEARCH LABS HANSCOM AFB MA

Personal Author(s):

• Fante, Ronald L.

Report Date:

1972-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

15.0

Abstract:

The report calculates the noise scattered into a receiving antenna system by the turbulent plasma surrounding a reentry vehicle. Sample calculations indicate that turbulent noise should be considered in the systems design of any on-board radar system.

Descriptors:

• *RADIOFREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
• REENTRY VEHICLES
• SCATTERING
• ATMOSPHERE ENTRY
• PLASMA SHEATHS
• TURBULENCE
• MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS
• RADAR RECEIVERS

Subject Categories:

• Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment
• Radiofrequency Wave Propagation

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE