Accession Number:

AD0857647

Title:

The Determination of Glint for a Complex Radar Target. Volume 2

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

AUBURN UNIV AL ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION

Personal Author(s):

• Sims, Robert J.
• Graf, Edward R.

Report Date:

1969-07-24

Pagination or Media Count:

146.0

Abstract:

The unclassified glint literature is described and discussed, with particular emphasis on applications of diversity. A computerimplemented model based upon the concept of coherent summation of contributions from independent scattering complexes is developed. The application of the model is illustrated using synthesized scattering patterns. Data processing techniques for frequency and space diversity are investigated with the model. The results indicate a significant reduction in RMS glint error is possible by the appropriate use of diversity techniques.

Descriptors:

• *GUIDED MISSILES
• *RADAR TARGETS
• SCATTERING
• COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
• RADAR HOMING
• DIVERSITY RECEPTION
• SCINTILLATION
• REFLECTION
• RADAR CROSS SECTIONS
• RADAR SIGNALS

Subject Categories:

• Guided Missiles
• Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE