PROJECT VELA FINAL TECHNICAL REPORT

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Abstract:

Design of a prototype antenna system for use in detecting nuclear explosions by means of a backscatter technique is discussed. All antenna systems and techniques known to the art were studied and the type of antenna which should be used with a backscatter detection system was determined. Separate antenna systems for trans mitting and receiving may be necessary and will be permissible. A model or models was constructed and antenna characteristics were measured. Drawings and specifications are not intended for production but should be adequate for construc tion of a prototype by an antenna manufacturer.

Author(s):
Phillips, Charles E.
Author Organization(s):
GRANGER ASSOCIATES PALO ALTO CA
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0416438
Pagination:
0116

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release, Document Partially Illegible
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited. Document Partially Illegible.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
AF 33(600)-43122, ARPA ORDER-159
Monitor Series:
DARPA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_2.2.1_Signals Collection; JCA_2.2_Collection; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*BICONICAL ANTENNAS, ANTENNAS, BACKSCATTERING, DETECTION, DETECTORS, ENGINEERING DRAWINGS, EXPLOSIONS, IONOSPHERE, MANUFACTURING, MODELS, PRODUCTION, PROTOTYPES, RADAR REFLECTIONS, SPECIFICATIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Report Date:
1962 Mar 06