HAYSTACK POINTING SYSTEM: RADAR COORDINATE CORRECTION

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Abstract:

In the Haystack Pointing system, errors caused by atmospheric refraction, gravitational deformation of the antenna, skewed axes and resolver error are compensated for by a correction program in the computer which adds the necessary biases to the geometric values of azimuth and elevation to produce an effectively correct aiming of the antenna.

Author(s):
Clark, C. A.
Author Organization(s):
MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH LEXINGTON LINCOLN LAB
Descriptive Note:
Technical note
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0641603
Pagination:
0033

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TN-1966-56, ESD-TR-66-551
Contract/Grant Number(s):
AF 19(628)-5167
Project Number(s):
AF-649
Monitor Series:
TR-66-551, ESD
 Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics; Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Advanced Electronics
Descriptor(s):
*RADAR ANTENNAS, *RADIO TELESCOPES, COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, CORRECTIONS, ERRORS, MASSACHUSETTS, STEERING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software, Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment
Keyword(s):
haystack pointing system
Report Date:
1966 Oct 24