REAL TIME BEAM STEERING.

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Abstract:

The basic phased array radar without real-time delay steering has a performance degradation due to the signal propagation time across the array. To eliminate the propagation time effects, a method of stepped IF real-time delays was studied. The performance of a 90 element linear array was both predicted and measured with and without the real-time delay compensation for pulse durations short, with respect to the array propagation time. System signal degradation is shown to be reduced from greater than 100 percent without real-time steering to less than 5 percent, with real-time steering. A theory of array short pulse performance is also developed with recommendations for further study in this area. Author

Author(s):
Beachler, L. W. ; Ehrlinger, R. J.
Author Organization(s):
BENDIX CORP BALTIMORE MD COMMUNICATIONS DIV
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 1 Apr 66-1 Apr 67
Pagination:
0111

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
471-928-837, RADC-TR-67-298
Contract/Grant Number(s):
AF 30(602)-3931
Task Number(s):
450601
Project Number(s):
AF-4506
Monitor Series:
TR-67-298
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
(*BEAMS(ELECTROMAGNETIC), REAL TIME), (*STEERING, BEAMS(ELECTROMAGNETIC)), (*CONTINUOUS WAVE RADAR, PHASED ARRAYS), PROPAGATION, ATTENUATORS, PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING), PULSE AMPLITUDE MODULATION, PULSE FREQUENCY MODULATION, WAVE FUNCTIONS, DELAY LINES, ANTENNA LOBES, POWER SERIES, RADAR SIGNALS, DEGRADATION, ERRORS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment
Keyword(s):
*BEAM STEERING
Report Date:
1967 Jul 01