Study to investigate and evaluate means of optimizing the radar function for the space shuttle
Abstract
A detailed analysis of the spiral scan was performed for antenna sizes ranging from 20 inches to 36 inches in diameter and for search angles characteristic of both the radar and the communication acquisition modes. The power budgets for passive target radar detection were calculated for antenna diameters ranging from 20 to 36 inches. Dwell times commensurate with spiral scan were used for these budget calculations. The signal design for the candidate pulse Doppler system is summarized. Ground return analysis carried out for the passive target radar mode is examined, and the details are presented. A concluding description of the proposed candidate radar/communication system configuration is given.
- Publication:
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Final Report Axiomatix
- Pub Date:
- July 1976
- Bibcode:
- 1976axio.reptQ.....
- Keywords:
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- Conical Scanning;
- Pulse Doppler Radar;
- Radar Antennas;
- Space Shuttle Orbiters;
- Energy Budgets;
- Monopulse Radar;
- Target Acquisition;
- Telecommunication;
- Tracking (Position);
- Communications and Radar