Accession Number:

ADA071720

Title:

Accuracy Validation of the Modified Nike Hercules Radar.

Descriptive Note:

Research and development technical rept.,

Corporate Author:

ARMY ELECTRONICS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMAND WSMR NM ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES LAB

Personal Author(s):

• D'Arcy,Edward M.

Report Date:

1979-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

77.0

Abstract:

During the week of 7-11 February 1977, 12 balloon flights were made during which the balloon was tracked simultaneously by a modified Nike Hercules radar and a range radar. The range radars used were MPS-36s. The results of these tests and the statistical results of the machine differences are presented. Results show that the Nike Hercules is quite adequate for most mesoscale applications and is also adequate as a standard of comparison for such instruments that might be developed as a replacement for the Armys GMD. Author

Descriptors:

• *RADAR TRACKING
• *SURFACE TO AIR MISSILES
• *GUIDED MISSILE TRACKING SYSTEMS
• *RANGE FINDING
• MODIFICATION
• ACCURACY
• LAUNCHING
• CALIBRATION
• BALLOONS

Subject Categories:

• Guided Missile Trajectories, Accuracy and Ballistics
• Surface-Launched Guided Missiles
• Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE