IMPROVED POINT-SOURCE AND LINE-SOURCE COMPACT ANTENNA RANGES

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Abstract:

A point-source and a line-source compact antenna range were modified by installing on each a range reflector having a more accurate surface contour and by shielding the point-source reflector edge and its feed with absorbing material. Stray radiation measurements and antenna pattern measurements were made on both ranges at X-band 8.2 to 12.0 GHz frequencies using a 30-inch paraboloidal test antenna these measurements also were made on the point-source range at C-band 5.4 to 5.8 GHz and at S-band 2.8 to 3.2 GHz frequencies using pyramidal horn antennas. Results at X-band frequencies are compared with those obtained on previously constructed similar compact ranges, and they demonstrate that the range performance was improved. Antenna radiation patterns compare very favorably with those measured on outdoor antenna ranges.

Author(s):
Johnson, Richard C. ; Holliman, Albert L.
Author Organization(s):
GEORGIA INST OF TECH ATLANTA ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION
Descriptive Note:
Interim rept. 28 Apr 1966-28 Jun 1967
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0822046
Pagination:
0063

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RADC-TR-67-473
Contract/Grant Number(s):
AF 30(602)-4269
Task Number(s):
450604
Project Number(s):
AF-4506
Monitor Series:
TR-67-473, XC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_6.1_Information Transport
Modernization Areas:
Cyber
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*RANGES(FACILITIES), *TEST FACILITIES, PARABOLIC ANTENNAS, ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING, C BAND, HORN ANTENNAS, S BAND, ANTENNA RADIATION PATTERNS, ANTENNAS, X BAND
Field(s)/Group(s):
Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods
Report Date:
1967 Oct 01