Title :
Quasi-stationary measurements of ATC radar signals-in-space
Author :
Bredemeyer, Jochen ; Schrader, Thorsten ; Kleine-Ostmann, Thomas ; Muenter, Klaus
Author_Institution :
FCS Flight Calibration Services GmbH, Braunschweig, Germany
Abstract :
A new method is proposed to measure the ATC/ADR radar signal-in-space to validate the significance of results gained from electromagnetic wave solvers in context with ATC/ASR and ADR. The most effective method consisting of a CW signal to be transmitted from a hovering platform was developed step-by-step, also taking into account specific advantages and disadvantages. In the near future there will be a strong need for expertises in context with wind turbines potentially degrading radar performance. It is therefore indispensable to strengthen the confidence in the applicability of the chosen wave propagation tools.
Keywords :
military radar; radar signal processing; radiowave propagation; search radar; ATC-ADR radar signal-in-space; CW signal; air defence radar; airport surveillance radar; electromagnetic wave solvers; quasistationary measurements; wave propagation tools; Antenna measurements; Electromagnetics; Radar antennas; Radar cross section; Receivers;
Conference_Titel :
Radar Symposium (IRS), 2011 Proceedings International
Conference_Location :
Leipzig
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0138-2