A Theoretical Study of Corner Reflector Applications.

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Abstract:

A corner reflector, consisting of three mutually perpendicular mirrors in the form of isosceles right triangles with legs of length L, was studied to determine what tracking information might be available if it were installled in the rear of a projectile. The degree of modulation of the retroreflected light has been determined as a function of attitude relative to the line of sight. The Doppler shift associated with the rotation of the corner reflector is shown to be zero to first order. In addition a number of other fundamental properties of corner reflectors are demonstrated.

Author(s):
Shelton, R. D. ; Graham, M. E.
Author Organization(s):
BALLISTIC RESEARCH LABS ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Pagination:
0063

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
BRL-1843
Project Number(s):
DA-1-T-161101-A-91-A
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*RADAR CORNER REFLECTORS, RAY TRACING, DOPPLER EFFECT, ROTATION, TRACKING, PROJECTILES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment
Report Date:
1975 Nov 01