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Radar cross section measurements of a scale model of the space shuttle orbiter vehicleA series of microwave measurements was conducted to determine the radar cross section of the Space Shuttle Orbiter vehicle at a frequency and at aspect angles applicable to re-entry radar acquisition and tracking. The measurements were performed in a microwave anechoic chamber using a 1/15th scale model and a frequency applicable to C-band tracking radars. The data were digitally recorded and processed to yield statistical descriptions useful for prediction of orbiter re-entry detection and tracking ranges.
Document ID
19790008003
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Yates, W. T. (Pacific Missile Test Center Point Mugu, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1978
Subject Category
Communications And Radar
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-158049
Accession Number
79N16174
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NASA ORDER T-3455-F
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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