Title :
93-GHz radar cross section measurements of satellite elemental scatterers
Author :
Dybdal, R.B. ; King, Howard E.
Author_Institution :
Ivan A. Getting Laboratories, Aerospace Corp., Los Angeles, CA, USA
fDate :
5/1/1977 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The radar cross section (RCS) of representative spacecraft materials and components was measured at 93 GHz. Measurements of solar cells, thermal blanket material, structural components, and sensors are included. These measurements indicate the highly specular nature of scattering at millimeter wavelengths. The measurements generally agree with results predicted on the basis of common asymptotic formulations.
Keywords :
Millimeter-wave radar; Radar scattering cross sections; Satellites; Anechoic chambers; Millimeter wave measurements; Millimeter wave radar; Millimeter wave technology; Radar cross section; Radar measurements; Radar scattering; Satellites; Spaceborne radar; Wavelength measurement;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TAP.1977.1141595
