MEASUREMENTS IN AN OUTDOOR FACILITY AND NUMERICAL SIMULATION OF THE RADAR CROSS SECTION OF TARGETS AT 10 GHZ. doi: 10.5028/jatm.2011.03019310

Authors

  • Guilherme Gomes Peixoto Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica São José dos Campos − Brazil
  • Mauro Angelo Alves Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica São José dos Campos − Brazil
  • Alberto José de Faro Orlando Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica São José dos Campos − Brazil
  • Mirabel Cerqueira Rezende Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica São José dos Campos − Brazil

Keywords:

Radar cross section, Computer simulations, Outdoor measurements, Radar absorbing materials.

Abstract

This paper presents preliminary data from an ongoing study on the radar cross section (RCS) of targets with simple and complex surface geometries (a flat square plate, a 90° dihedral corner reflector and a retired air-to-air missile). Measurements and computer simulations of these metallic targets were carried out at 10 GHz and also when the surfaces of the targets were completely coated with a radar absorbing material (RAM), consisting of flexible sheets of carbonyl iron dispersed in a silicone rubber matrix. Experimental measurements were obtained in an outdoor facility, and computer simulations were performed using a commercial software package. The main objective of this study was to compare results in order to highlight some of the issues related to the determination of the RCS of an actual target. Additionally, a Brazilian research institute has demonstrated the capability to produce and characterize materials related to the main aspects of RCS research, namely, measurement, simulation, and production of RAM. This paper introduces the reader to the research being carried out in this area at the Materials Division in the Instituto de Aeronáutica e Espaço.

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Published

2011-08-01

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2011): Jan./Abr. 2011

Section

Original Papers

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