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Radar Multipath Study for Rain-On-Radome Experiments at the Aircraft Landing Dynamics Facility

AUTHOR Nasa, National Aeronautics and Space Adm
PUBLISHER Independently Published (10/25/2018)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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An analytical study to determine the feasibility of a rain-on-radome experiment at the Aircraft Landing Dynamics Facility (ALDF) at the Langley Research Center is described. The experiment would measure the effects of heavy rain on the transmission of X-band weather radar signals, looking in particular for sources of anomalous attenuation. Feasibility is determined with regard to multipath signals arising from the major structural components of the ALDF. A computer program simulates the transmit and receive antennas, direct-path and multipath signals, and expected attenuation by rain. In the simulation, antenna height, signal polarization, and rainfall rate are variable parameters. The study shows that the rain-on-radome experiment is feasible with regard to multipath signals. The total received signal, taking into account multipath effects, could be measured by commercially available equipment. The study also shows that horizontally polarized signals would produce better experimental results than vertically polarized signals. Mackenzie, Anne I. and Staton, Leo D. Langley Research Center RTOP 505-66-11-07...
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ISBN-13: 9781729240144
ISBN-10: 1729240143
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 46
Carton Quantity: 89
Product Dimensions: 8.50 x 0.10 x 11.02 inches
Weight: 0.29 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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An analytical study to determine the feasibility of a rain-on-radome experiment at the Aircraft Landing Dynamics Facility (ALDF) at the Langley Research Center is described. The experiment would measure the effects of heavy rain on the transmission of X-band weather radar signals, looking in particular for sources of anomalous attenuation. Feasibility is determined with regard to multipath signals arising from the major structural components of the ALDF. A computer program simulates the transmit and receive antennas, direct-path and multipath signals, and expected attenuation by rain. In the simulation, antenna height, signal polarization, and rainfall rate are variable parameters. The study shows that the rain-on-radome experiment is feasible with regard to multipath signals. The total received signal, taking into account multipath effects, could be measured by commercially available equipment. The study also shows that horizontally polarized signals would produce better experimental results than vertically polarized signals. Mackenzie, Anne I. and Staton, Leo D. Langley Research Center RTOP 505-66-11-07...
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