Title :
The virtual compact range
Author_Institution :
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, Palmdale, CA, USA
Abstract :
This paper describes the results achieved from a computer simulation of the VHF behavior of a compact range using the XLCAT (X-Window Large Chamber Analysis Tool) simulation software. With this capability, it should be possible to make and test proposed improvements to chamber performance before proceeding with actual chamber modifications. This paper takes a first step toward application of the XLCAT software, namely, comparison of simulated results to measurements. Data taken on the Wright Laboratory (WL) RCS compact range at VHF is compared to quiet zone amplitude and phase results from the simulation. Based on the agreement achieved, the simulation was considered successful.
Keywords :
antenna testing; computer aided analysis; digital simulation; electrical engineering; electrical engineering computing; software tools; RCS compact range; VHF behavior; Wright Laboratory; X-Window Large Chamber Analysis Tool; XLCAT; XLCAT software; chamber modifications; chamber performance; computer simulation; measurements; quiet zone amplitude results; quiet zone phase results; simulated results; simulation software; virtual compact range; Computational modeling; Computer simulation; Feeds; Finite difference methods; Floors; Horn antennas; Poles and towers; Probes; Time domain analysis; Wavelength measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1996. AP-S. Digest
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3216-4
DOI :
10.1109/APS.1996.549658
