Dynamic RCS Simulation Using Active Frequency Selective Surface

Abstract

In the experimental test of the radar system, it is extremely important to build a realistic experimental environment for electromagnetic target testing, which is often realised by the radar target simulation technology. Corner reflectors often simulate radar RCS features by the spatial arrangement; however, their electromagnetic characteristics are solidified and the RCS features differ from those of real targets. This paper proposes a target RCS simulation method based on AFSS echo power modulation. The core idea is to use AFSS reflection modulation to dynamically regulate the target power information to achieve flexible and fast control of the target radar RCS characteristics. Based on the AFSS echo power modulation model, the theoretical relationship between the modulation parameters and the RCS value is deduced, and the duty cycle of the scattering state control signal is used as an adjustable variable to realise the simulation of the dynamic RCS sequence of the mid-range target. The RCS simulation experiment is carried out based on the target measured data, and the simulation effect is analysed in terms of statistical characteristics and similarity coefficients. The simulation results show that the statistical characteristics of the simulated RCS sequence and the target RCS sequence are very close to each other with the mean value and standard deviation within 1 dBsm and the extreme value and extreme deviation within 3 dBsm. The method is of great significance in the field of radar system tests and electronic protection.