An overview of radar cross section measurement techniques

Abstract

An overview of radar cross section (RCS) measurement techniques is presented. Parameters to be measured include: RCS versus target aspect angle; RCS versus frequency; high-resolution range profiles (one-dimensional images); and high-resolution, two-dimensional ISAR (inverse synthetic aperture radar) images. The review is limited to ground-based radar systems. Targets include: operational full-scale strips and aircraft; full-scale aircraft mounted on pylons; scale-model aircraft mounted on pylons; and scale-model ships in water. The review includes compact ranges in aneochoic chambers.<>