Accession Number:

ADA326105

Title:

RCS Evaluation of Array Antennas Using FDTD Method (Part 1),

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

FYSISCH EN ELEKTRONISCH LAB TNO THE HAGUE (NETHERLANDS)

Personal Author(s):

• Martini, Annalisa

Report Date:

1997-02-01

Pagination or Media Count:

30.0

Abstract:

In this work a method to study the reflection properties of large periodical structures is studied. The study makes use of the Finite Difference Time Domain method and the Floquet theorem in relation with the properties of periodicity of the structure under analysis. The result achieved is the evaluation of the Reflection Coefficient, for perpendicular observation direction, for any kind of infinite periodical structure. The unit element of such a structure can have any shape and can be made of any kind of material metal or dielectric. An important conclusion can be drawn when compared, calculated and reference results show a very good agreement. Further developments of the study are aimed to evaluate the Radar Cross Section of large finite periodical structures for any direction of observation.

Descriptors:

• *MONOSTATIC RADAR
• *FINITE DIFFERENCE THEORY
• *ANTENNA ARRAYS
• *TIME DOMAIN
• COMPUTER PROGRAMS
• MAGNETIC FIELDS
• NETHERLANDS
• DIELECTRICS
• ELECTRIC FIELDS
• ELECTROMAGNETIC SCATTERING
• RADAR CROSS SECTIONS
• ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE REFLECTIONS
• PHASED ARRAYS

Subject Categories:

• Electrical and Electronic Equipment
• Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE