A cylindrical polarimetric phased array radar concept — A path to multi-mission capability

Author

Guifu Zhang ; Karimkashi, Shaya ; Lei Lei ; Kelley, Richard ; Meier, J.P. ; Palmer, R. ; Futon, Caleb ; Doviak, R.J. ; Zahrai, A. ; Zrnic, D.S. ; Al-Rashid, Yasser

Author_Institution

Univ. of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, USA

fYear

2013

fDate

15-18 Oct. 2013

Firstpage

481

Lastpage

484

Abstract

It is cost-effective to use a polarimetric phased array radar (PPAR) network for multi-missions of weather and aviation surveillance as well as target detection. Considering the deficiency of a planar PPAR (PPPAR) in making polarimetric weather measurements, a concept of cylindrical polarimetric phased array radar is introduced to realize the dual mission capability. The Cylindrical Polarimetric Phased Array Radar (CPPAR) has many advantages, including azimuthal scan invariant beam characteristics and orthogonal polarization basis for all beam directions. A path to realize the CPPAR for multi-missions is planned.

Keywords

electromagnetic wave polarisation; meteorological radar; object detection; phased array radar; radar polarimetry; CPPAR; PPPAR; aviation surveillance; cylindrical polarimetric phased array radar; multimission capability; orthogonal polarization; planar PPAR; polarimetric weather measurement; target detection; weather surveillance; Arrays; Meteorological radar; Meteorology; Radar antennas; Radar polarimetry; Spaceborne radar; cylindrical array; multi-mission; phased array radar; polarimetry;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Phased Array Systems & Technology, 2013 IEEE International Symposium on

Conference_Location

Waltham, MA

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ARRAY.2013.6731875

Filename

6731875