Radar Cross Section Measurements

Scientists and engineers have had to measure or estimate the radar cross section (RCS) of objects ever since the invention of radar. This guide explains how RCS is typically measured on test ranges, and how testing may be tailored to meet specific requirements. The book provides basic and advanced information on instrumentation systems, test range design, and measurement technology. The book's mission is to present and explain the rules of good measurement practice. Those rules assure that the electromagnetic test environment is optimized for the particular object being measured. Examples are rules governing the uniformity of the incident field in the target zone and the minimization of undesired background echoes. Individual chapters describe the design and operation of outdoor test ranges, indoor chambers, dynamic test ranges, and near-field (compact) ranges.Knott, Eugene F. is the author of 'Radar Cross Section Measurements', published 2006 under ISBN 9781891121555 and ISBN 1891121553.