Title :
Evaluation of RCS measurement environment in compact anechoic chamber
Author :
Michishita, Naobumi ; Chisaka, Tadashi ; Yamada, Y.
Author_Institution :
Nat. Defense Acad., Yokosuka, Japan
Abstract :
To enhance the dynamic range of monostatic RCS measurement in compact anechoic chamber, this paper presents the quantitative evaluation of simple CW measurement method by using transmitting and receiving antennas. The mutual coupling is reduced by several approaches such as the separation between antennas, suppressing the sidelobe level, and inserting the shielded conductor. The measurable maximum and minimum RCS values are clarified. The effect of the arrangement of wave absorber in target side is also shown.
Keywords :
anechoic chambers (electromagnetic); electromagnetic wave absorption; microstrip antennas; radar cross-sections; receiving antennas; transmitting antennas; CW measurement method; RCS measurement environment; compact anechoic chamber; dynamic range enhancement; maximum RCS value; minimum RCS value; monostatic RCS measurement; mutual coupling; receiving antenna; shielded conductor; sidelobe level suppression; transmitting antenna; Anechoic chambers; Antenna measurements; Antenna radiation patterns; Conductors; Horn antennas; Mutual coupling; Transmitting antennas;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas & Propagation (ISAP), 2013 Proceedings of the International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Nanjing
Print_ISBN :
978-7-5641-4279-7
