Range vernier
Abstract
A collection of technical information pertaining to Range Vernier implementation on Coherent Signal Processor (CSP) radars at the Western Test Range (WTR) is presented. The Range Vernier technique is quite recent, having evolved since mid 1976. Under certain operational conditions, the technique can provide radial range measurements with Root Mean Square (RMS) noise values at subwavelength levels, plus modelable systematic error components. Measurements of such quality can significantly improve WTR metric test support capabilities. The information includes descriptions of the technique, mathematical construction of range measurements, mechanization techniques and requirements, together with error models. Also, potential applications and feasibility testing are discussed.
- Publication:
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Final Report
- Pub Date:
- August 1979
- Bibcode:
- 1979fec..rept.....R
- Keywords:
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- Doppler Radar;
- Missile Ranges;
- Pulse Doppler Radar;
- Rangefinding;
- Signal Processing;
- Signal To Noise Ratios;
- Superhigh Frequencies;
- Ultrahigh Frequencies;
- Communications and Radar