Laser Radar Signatures of RV Models of Interest in Ballistic Missile Defense

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Abstract:

A series of measurements were conducted on laser backscatter characteristics from modeled RV and decoy targets of interest to Ballistic Missile Defense BMD. Bidirectional reflectance measurements were made on the various surface materials. The experimental results were compared with an in- house analytical model BKSCAT which predicts backscatter levels based upon flat plate bidirectional reflectance measurements. The agreement between the experimental and analytical results ranges from excellent to poor. Good agreement was obtained for targets from which representative flate plate reflectance data can be obtained.

Author(s):
Michels, James H. ; Bromley, Eugene E. ; Demma, Fred J.
Author Organization(s):
ROME AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER GRIFFISS AFB NY
Supplementary Note:
Sponsored in part by Army Advanced Ballistic Missile Defense Agency, Washington, D.C.
Pagination:
0118

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RADC-TR-75-319
Monitor Series:
RADC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning
Modernization Areas:
Space; Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*OPTICAL RADAR, *ANTIMISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS, *INFRARED DETECTORS, REENTRY VEHICLES, INFRARED SIGNATURES, TARGET ACQUISITION, LASER TARGET DESIGNATORS, SURFACE ROUGHNESS, COATINGS, INFRARED LASERS, TRANSMITTER RECEIVERS, RADAR SIGNATURES, CARBON DIOXIDE LASERS, INTERMEDIATE INFRARED RADIATION, FLAT PLATE MODELS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Antimissile Defense Systems, Infrared Detection and Detectors
Report Date:
1976 Feb 01