Scientist and engineers have had to measure or estimate the radar cross section (RCS) of objects ever since the invention of radar. This guid 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 system,test range design,and measurement teachnology.
The book's mission is to present and explain the rules of good measurement pracitice. Those rule assure that the electromagnetic test environment is optimized for the particular object being measured. Example 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 out of outdoor test ranges , indoor chamber,dynamic test ranges , and near-field (compact) ranges.
1. Radar Cross Section Fundamentals
2. Instrumentation Systems
3. Target Support Structures
4. Measurement Errors
5. Calibration
6. Outdoor Test Ranges
7. Indoor Chambers
8. Compact Ranges
9. Data Procressing and Reduction
10. Radar Imagery
etc.