A MECHANICAL DUPLEXER FOR HIGH-POWERED X-BAND RADARS

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Abstract:

The combination of high power and the use of a low-noise maser receiving system places severe requirements on modern radar duplexing systems. Typical values of isolation of -120 db and insertion loss of less than -0.2 db are required to prevent deterioration of the maser gain and low-noise capabilities. The only presently AVAILABLE SYSTEM THAT CAN APPROACH THE NEEDED PERFORMANCE IS THE MECHANICAL DUPLEXER. A duplexer unit is discussed which was developed for the West Ford radar system.

Author(s):
Lapage, Bernard F.
Author Organization(s):
MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH LEXINGTON LINCOLN LAB
Pagination:
0048

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
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Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
315-G-3
Contract/Grant Number(s):
AF 19(604)-7400
Monitor Series:
ESD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*RADAR DUPLEXERS, SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO, MICROWAVE EQUIPMENT, BROADBAND, X BAND, MASERS, SWITCHES, RADIOFREQUENCY POWER, STANDING WAVE RATIOS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment
Keyword(s):
SWITCHES, WEST FORD PROJECT
Report Date:
1961 Dec 08