Title :
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
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;
Conference_Titel :
Phased Array Systems & Technology, 2013 IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Waltham, MA
DOI :
10.1109/ARRAY.2013.6731875
