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Scope

This recommended practice establishes processes for the measurement of the electromagnetic scatteringfrom objects. It is written for the personnel responsible for the operation of test ranges, and not for thedesign of such ranges. It recommends procedures for testing and documenting the quality of themeasurement system, for calibrating the measurement system, for carrying out the radar scatteringmeasurements, and for delivering the measurement data in a useful format to the end user.The document defines radar cross section (RCS), describes different types of test ranges, and reviewsmethods of characterizing and operating radar scattering measurement ranges. Issues related to test objectsupport systems, types of test ranges, instrumentation, signal polarization, calibration, data analysis, andrange uncertainty are also discussed.

Purpose

Most radar scattering measurement ranges are built for a specific localized purpose. Methods ofcharacterizing the ranges and performing the measurements are developed for the specific needs of eachparticular test range. This recommended practice is intended to establish guidelines so that operators andusers of such ranges can provide results that are useful across the larger community of users.

Abstract

New IEEE Standard - Active.This recommended practice describes the process of the measurement of the radar cross section of objects using a test range. The term radar cross section is defined, and the characteristics of different types of test ranges are given. The responsibilities of the test range operators are shown to involve test and calibration of the measurement range systems as well as accurately carrying out the measurements. Techniques are described for each stage of this process.

Product Details

Published: 09/07/2007 ISBN(s): 9780738155197, 9780738155203, 9781504410502 Number of Pages: 70File Size: 1 file , 4.8 MB Product Code(s): STD95625, STDPD95625, STDPL95625