Title :
T/R modules for active phased array radars
Author :
Salazar, Jorge L. ; Medina, Rafel H. ; Loew, Eric
Author_Institution :
Adv. Radar Res. Center, Univ. of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, USA
Abstract :
This paper presents a summary of the three T/R modules developed for weather active phased array radars. Critical factors that influence the system performance are discussed in terms of the technology and tradeoffs that includes cost. Performance is considered for deployable dual-polarized PAR radar systems. The three T/R modules and antenna aperture Line Replacement Units (LRU) have been designed, integrated and tested. Performance and cost are derived from affordability constraints imposed by the latest technology is presented.
Keywords :
active antenna arrays; antenna phased arrays; electromagnetic wave polarisation; meteorological radar; phased array radar; radar antennas; T-R modules; antenna aperture LRU; antenna aperture line replacement units; dual-polarized PAR radar systems; transmit-receive module; weather active phased array radars; Antenna arrays; Arrays; Ports (Computers); Radar; Radar antennas; Radio frequency; Switches; T/R modules; active phased array; dual-polarized; e-scanning array; weather phased array antenna;
Conference_Titel :
Radar Conference (RadarCon), 2015 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Arlington, VA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-8231-8
DOI :
10.1109/RADAR.2015.7131163
