Title :
The 100-kW millimeter-wave radar at the Kwajalein Atoll
Author :
Abouzahra, M.D. ; Avent, R.K.
Author_Institution :
Lincoln Lab., MIT, Lexington, MA, USA
fDate :
4/1/1994 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Kwajalein Atoll is home for four high-power instrumentation radars. Of these four radars, the Millimeter-Wave sensor (MMW) is the most technologically advanced, and has the highest resolution. Although originally designed as an adjunct to the ALCOR radar, MMW was built as a stand-alone system. Since its original design, MMW has undergone a number of modifications. These past modifications, along with the current system architecture, are discussed. In addition, the future plans for MMW, as it evolves into an even-more-powerful sensor, are addressed. The authors begin by giving a superficial discussion of the Kiernan Reentry Measurements Site (KREMS) program, of which MMW is an active participant, and the suite of sensors located there. The system description includes a discussion concerning the transmitter, antenna, receiver, and signal-processing systems.<>
Keywords :
microwave antennas; radar antennas; radar receivers; radar systems; radar transmitters; reflector antennas; 100 kW; 100-kW millimeter-wave radar; 35 GHz; 95 GHz; EHF; KREMS; Kiernan Reentry Measurements Site; Kwajalein Atoll; MMW; Millimeter-Wave sensor; antenna; high-power instrumentation radar; receiver; signal-processing system; system architecture; transmitter; Aerospace control; Millimeter wave radar; Missiles; Project management; Radar cross section; Radar imaging; Radar tracking; Satellites; Space heating; Vehicles;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation Magazine, IEEE
