DocumentCode
930876
Title
Over-the-Horizon radar in the HF band
Author
Headrick, James M. ; Skolnik, Merrill I.
Author_Institution
Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D. C.
Volume
62
Issue
6
fYear
1974
fDate
6/1/1974 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
664
Lastpage
673
Abstract
Over-the-horizon (OTH) HF radar using sky-wave propagation via refraction by the ionosphere is capable of detecting targets at distances an order of magnitude greater than conventional microwave radar limited by the line of sight. Some of the characteristics, capabilities, and limitations of OTH radar based on the experience of the MADRE radar as developed by the Naval Research Laboratory are described. Also discussed is the application of OTH radar to air-traffic control and to the remote sensing of sea conditions.
Keywords
Airborne radar; Frequency; Hafnium; Ionosphere; Microwave propagation; Military aircraft; Radar applications; Radar detection; Radar remote sensing; Telecommunication control;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Proceedings of the IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9219
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/PROC.1974.9506
Filename
1451436
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