Title :
A cross-polarized bistatic calibration device for RCS measurements
Author_Institution :
SEA/NRL, Largo, MD, USA
fDate :
4/1/2003 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A little known unidirectionally conducting canonical object is introduced, which satisfies the requirements for use as a cross-polarized bistatic calibration device, including a signature with the desirable property of being able to be characterized analytically. Bistatic measurements are essential to understanding the stealth characteristics of military targets, and since no similar cross-polarization calibration target is available, the proposed device shows potential for becoming a new radar cross section (RCS) measurement standard.
Keywords :
calibration; conducting bodies; electromagnetic wave polarisation; electromagnetic wave scattering; measurement standards; military equipment; radar applications; radar cross-sections; RCS measurement standard; bistatic measurements; cross-polarization calibration target; cross-polarized bistatic calibration device; military targets; radar cross section measurement standard; signature; stealth characteristics; unidirectionally conducting canonical object; Bistatic radar; Calibration; Measurement standards; Military standards; Numerical models; Polarization; Radar cross section; Rotation measurement; Shape; Spirals;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TAP.2003.811071
