Radar cross section measurements of complex targets (missile parts) in C-band in anechoic chamber

Assembly of an experimental setting necessary to measure the radar cross section (RCS) of simple and complex targets was accomplished in an anechoic chamber using an active noise suppression system, by using the C-band of frequencies (5.0 to 7.0 GHz). As results of this Brazilian pioneer work in the area of electromagnetic characterization, the diagrams of the radar cross section of a cylindrical body integrated to the square fins, here denominated as Hypothetical Missile, and a section of a real missile were obtained. From the results obtained, the attributes and advantages of implementing the proposed measuring system are discussed in the present work.