Autocell: An Automated High Frequency Radio Interferometer.

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Abstract:

Autocell is a computer-controlled h.f. radio interferometer employing a single twin channel receiver for automatically taking contemporary measurements of the direction of arrival of up to ten transmissions of different frequencies propagated via the ionosphere. The basic hardware and software features of the system are described together with the results of preliminary measurements made with the system during acceptance trials early in 1976. System limitations which might restrict its usefulness as a research tool for the study of ionospheric radio propagation and h.f. transmitter locating techniques are reported. Author

Author(s):
Warren-smith, D. N. ; Steer, N. J.
Author Organization(s):
WEAPONS RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT SALISBURY (AUSTRALIA)
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.,
Pagination:
0034

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
WRE-TR-1644(A)
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6.2_Enterprise Services; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5.3_Planning
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*RADIO RECEIVERS, *RADIO INTERFEROMETERS, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, HIGH FREQUENCY, AUTOMATION, BEARING(DIRECTION), COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, AUSTRALIA, DUAL CHANNEL, IONOSPHERIC PROPAGATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software, Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods, Radio Communications
Keyword(s):
Direction of arrival, Autocell interferometers
Report Date:
1977 Jun 01