Radar cross section measurements of complex targets (missile parts) in C-band in anechoic chamber

Abstract

Assembly of an experimental setting necessary to measure the radar cross section (RCS) of simple and complex targets was accomplished in an anechoic chamber using an active noise suppression system, by using the C-band of frequencies (5.0 to 7.0 GHz). As results of this Brazilian pioneer work in the area of electromagnetic characterization, the diagrams of the radar cross section of a cylindrical body integrated to the square furs, here denominated as Hypothetical Missile, and a section of a real missile were obtained. From the results obtained, tire attributes and advantages of implementing tire proposed measuring system are discussed in the present work.