Radar target cross section control method and means
US4117485A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 5, 1971 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 1991 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q3/44
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Radar target back scattering is controlled by an impedance loading technique. The target is loaded with a variable impedance that is adjusted in response to the frequency of any incident radar signal to achieve optimum reflectivity for that particular frequency. Either radar target cross section reduction or enhancement is achieved over a broad band of frequencies by appropriate control of a voltage variable capacitance diode.
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