Accession Number:

ADA171556

Title:

Compact Antenna Range Analysis.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Sep 84-Sep 85,

Corporate Author:

GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH INST ATLANTA

Personal Author(s):

• Moody,R. W.
• Asbell,O. D.
• Joy,Edward B.

Report Date:

1986-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

61.0

Abstract:

This preliminary design study methodology investigation established the feasibility and cost of the reflector for an outdoor compact range with 50 foot diameter quiet zone. The U.S. Army at Ft. Huachuca, Arizona would use the range to measure patterns of microwave antennas mounted on vehicles and aircraft. Considerations included reflector configuration, size, focal length, surface accuracy, edge treatment, feed, quiet zone quality, manufacturing technology, erection, alignment and cost.

Descriptors:

• *ANTENNAS
• *ANTENNA RADIATION PATTERNS
• *RANGES(FACILITIES)
• TEST METHODS
• MICROWAVE EQUIPMENT
• ALIGNMENT
• COSTS
• SURFACE PROPERTIES
• GAIN
• FOCUSING
• REFLECTORS
• AIRCRAFT ANTENNAS

Subject Categories:

• Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods
• Solid State Physics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE