Accession Number:

ADA010487

Title:

93 - GHz Radar Cross-Section Measurements of Satellite Elemental Scatterers,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

AEROSPACE CORP EL SEGUNDO CALIF

Personal Author(s):

• Dybdal,Robert B.
• King,Howard E.

Report Date:

1975-04-10

Pagination or Media Count:

37.0

Abstract:

The RCS of representative spacecraft materials and components was measured at 93 GHz. Measurements of solar cells, thermal blanket material, structural components, and sensors are included. These measurements indicate the highly specular nature of scattering at millimeter wavelengths. The measurements generally agree with results predicted on the basis of common asymptotic formulations.

Descriptors:

• *RADAR CROSS SECTIONS
• SCATTERING
• MILLIMETER WAVES
• SOLAR CELLS
• ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES
• SPACECRAFT COMPONENTS
• EXTREMELY HIGH FREQUENCY
• SATELLITE ANTENNAS
• THERMAL INSULATION

Subject Categories:

• Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE