Development of a low-cost, man-portable, Phased Array X-Band Radar

A compact, active scan, X-Band Phased Array Antenna has been developed and tested. This antenna is supportive of a man-portable ground surveillance Radar, and has been designed for low manufacturing cost. The design supports ±60° azimuth scan angles, and features a “cosecant squared” elevation pattern for reduced ground clutter effects. Antenna patterns and active scanning consistent with design goals have been demonstrated. These results support the current Cobham development efforts towards a complete, low-cost, man-portable Radar system.