Title :
The compact RCS / antenna range at MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Author_Institution :
Lincoln Lab., MIT, Lexington, MA
Abstract :
A new compact range with a state-of-the-art instrumentation system was installed at Lincoln Laboratory and is currently in use. This paper describes the chamber with varied-height absorber, the rolled-edge reflector and instrumentation system. Recently acquired target supports are also described, including a low-RCS, ldquoogiverdquo tower with a low RCS positioner.
Keywords :
antenna testing; radar antennas; radar cross-sections; MIT Lincoln laboratory; compact RCS; compact antenna range; instrumentation system; rolled-edge reflector; varied-height absorber; Antenna measurements; Fires; Floors; Foot; Instruments; Laboratories; Phased arrays; Shape; Surface treatment; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation, 2009. EuCAP 2009. 3rd European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Berlin
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4753-4
Electronic_ISBN :
978-3-00-024573-2
