Accession Number:

ADB006333

Title:

Multifrequency Arrays: Design and Cost Considerations

Descriptive Note:

Research and development rept. 3 Mar 1969-2 Jul 1975

Corporate Author:

NAVAL ELECTRONICS LAB CENTER SAN DIEGO CA

Personal Author(s):

• Provencher, J. H.
• Vaughn, G.
• Proctor, D.
• Boyns, J. E.

Report Date:

1975-07-08

Pagination or Media Count:

47.0

Abstract:

This report describes several multiband antenna techniques and a method of cost analysis for array antennas. A concept is given which has potential to reduce overall array costs for large phased array systems by using component commonality to propagate several frequency bands. Techniques which can be used to reduce the cost, weight, and complexity of phased arrays are given, as well as potential applications for these techniques on small craft such as the hydrofoil.

Descriptors:

• *PHASED ARRAYS
• ARRAYS
• COST ANALYSIS
• ERRORS
• EXTREMELY HIGH FREQUENCY
• FREQUENCY
• GAIN
• HYDROFOIL CRAFT
• LIGHTWEIGHT
• PHASE SHIFT CIRCUITS
• RADAR TRACKING
• SEARCH RADAR
• WEIGHT

Subject Categories:

• Economics and Cost Analysis
• Electrical and Electronic Equipment
• Marine Engineering
• Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE