Millimeter Wave Radar Applications to Weapons Systems

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Abstract:

Applications of millimeter wave radars in ground-to-air, ground-to- ground, and air-to-ground weapons systems are presented. The advantages and limitations of operating at millimeter wavelengths are defined. The characteristics of millimeter wave propagation in adverse weather are described with emphasis on rain backscatter and attenuation theory, experimental data, and rain effects on radar system performance. The theory of fluctuating clutter is discussed and a terrain clutter model is presented whose output is characterized by its power spectral density and probability density function. Several clutter discrimination techniques are described. The status of millimeter wave radars and components is reviewed and technology advances required are pointed out. Author

Author(s):
Richard, Victor W.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY BALLISTIC RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
Supersedes rept. no. BRL-IMR-61. DOI: 10.21236/ADB012103
Pagination:
0124

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
BRL-MR-2631
Project Number(s):
RDT/E-1-T-161101-A-91-A, DA-1-W-562603-A-005
Monitor Series:
BRL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management
Modernization Areas:
5G; Microelectronics; Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*WEAPON SYSTEMS, *MILLIMETER WAVES, *RADAR, *MILITARY APPLICATIONS,
Field(s)/Group(s):
Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment
Keyword(s):
ADVANTAGES, ADVERSE CONDITIONS, ALL WEATHER, ATTENUATION, AUTOMATIC TRACKING, BACKSCATTERING, DENSITY, ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE PROPAGATION, EXPERIMENTAL DATA, FOLIAGE, GROUND CLUTTER, LIMITATIONS, MILITARY APPLICATIONS, MILLIMETER WAVES, MULTIPATH RADAR, OBSCURATION, POWER SPECTRA, PROBABILITY DENSITY FUNCTIONS, RADAR, RADAR CLUTTER, RAIN, THEORY, WEAPON SYSTEMS, WEATHER
Report Date:
1976 Jun 01