Antenna Performance Verification at Launch Site. A Feasibility Study on Preflight Performance Testing of Stripline Slot Arrays Mounted on a Rocket.

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Abstract:

The Physical Science LaboratoryNMSU made a feasibility study for preflight testing of cylindrical stripline arrays at the launch site. Far-field radiation patterns were compared to near-field probe measurements. Various array damages were simulated. The results showed a good correlation between the near-field probe measurements and the far-field patterns. The conclusion drawn from the study was that damaged arrays could be detected by near-field probing in the field. However, intermittent problems such as pinched coaxial cables and loose connectors may go undetected. Author

Author(s):
Weinschel, H. D. ; Waterman, A.
Author Organization(s):
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIV LAS CRUCES PHYSICAL SCIENCE LAB
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.,
Pagination:
0080

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
SCIENTIFIC-2, AFGL-TR-84-0069
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F19628-81-C-0004
Task Number(s):
04
Project Number(s):
6759
Monitor Series:
TR-84-0069
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_4.4.1_Food Service; JCA_4.4_Logistics Services
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Advanced Electronics
Descriptor(s):
*ANTENNA RADIATION PATTERNS, *ANTENNA ARRAYS, *SLOT ANTENNAS, MEASUREMENT, PROBES, DAMAGE, ARRAYS, FAR FIELD, PATTERNS, SLOTS, LABORATORIES, STRIP TRANSMISSION LINES, CONNECTORS, NEAR FIELD, RADIATION PATTERNS, PHYSICAL SCIENCES, S BAND, LAUNCHING SITES, COAXIAL CABLES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Radiofrequency Wave Propagation
Keyword(s):
Strip lines, Cylindrical arrays, Arrays(Stripline), PE62101F, WUAFGL675904BA
Report Date:
1983 Jan 01