Accession Number:

ADA010344

Title:

SPIRAPHASE - 16. Volume II.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 2 Jan-31 May 74,

Corporate Author:

HARRIS CORP MELBOURNE FLA ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS DIV

Personal Author(s):

• Jagdmann,Kenneth M.
• Phelan,H. Richard

Report Date:

1974-06-25

Pagination or Media Count:

100.0

Abstract:

This report, Volume II of the Final Report, documents the work performed on SPIRAPHASE-16 for White Sands Missile Range from 1 July 1972 to 31 August 1973. The key objective of this program is to prove the feasibility of applying the HARRIS Electronic Systems Division Harris ESD proprietary SPIRAPHASE reflectarray concept to modification of FPS-16 radar systems for multiple target track capability. Topics discussed include the following Overall array design element design diode switching circuit driver circuits integrated element design polarizer electrical design feed design mechanical design beam steering unit and, test results.

Descriptors:

• *GUIDED MISSILE TRACKING SYSTEMS
• *PHASED ARRAYS
• MODIFICATION
• FEASIBILITY STUDIES
• MONOPULSE RADAR
• C BAND
• MULTIPLE OPERATION

Subject Categories:

• Guided Missile Launching and Basing Support
• Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE