Title :
Computer simulation of radome effects for the Doppler weather radar antenna system
Author :
Chang, K. ; Schuss, J.
Author_Institution :
Raytheon Co., Wayland, MA, USA
Abstract :
The authors present the results of an analysis of the performance of a Doppler weather antenna inside a protective radome. Computer calculations are based on existing Raytheon programs that simulate radome panel insertion effects and seam scattering of an antenna located within a radome structure. These calculations are compared to measure weather antenna system radiation patterns and shown to be consistent. These analyses demonstrate that seam scattering computer simulations are a viable tool for radome evaluation.<>
Keywords :
Doppler effect; digital simulation; meteorology; radar antennas; Doppler weather radar antenna system; Raytheon programs; computer simulations; radiation patterns; radome evaluation; radome panel insertion effects; seam scattering; Antenna accessories; Antenna measurements; Computational modeling; Computer simulation; Degradation; Geometry; Meteorological radar; Protection; Radar antennas; Radar scattering;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1989. AP-S. Digest
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA, USA
DOI :
10.1109/APS.1989.135016
