DocumentCode
1229143
Title
The AN/FPS-85 Satellite Tracking Phased Array Radar
Author
Molz, K.F.
Author_Institution
Program Manager, AN/FPS-85 Bendix Radio Division Baltimore 21204, Maryland
Volume
2
Issue
2
fYear
1964
fDate
4/1/1964 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
135
Lastpage
138
Abstract
The AN/FPS-85 radar system is part of the overall Space Detection and Tracking system of the Air Force. This radar is a phased array system incorporating many advanced techniques. It is completely computer controlled to take advantage of the inertialess scanning beams of the phased array. This paper will discuss techniques being used and show pictures of the installation and hardware. Features include: a. Long Range Detection Capability b. High Transmitted power c. Inertialess Electronic Beam Steering d. Multiple Receiving Beam Capability e. High Reliability f. Extreme Flexibility g. Determination of Target Trajectories and Orbits and Maintenance of Ephemerides on Large Numbers of Satellites.
Keywords
Beam steering; Hardware; Military computing; Orbits; Phased arrays; Radar detection; Radar tracking; Satellites; Spaceborne radar; Trajectory;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Aerospace, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0536-1516
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TA.1964.4319581
Filename
4319581
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