Additional Tools for Locating and Quantifying a Range’s Stray Signals

Authors: Scott T. McBride
Publication: AMTA 2021
Copyright Owner: NSI-MI Technologies

Earlier works have shown the benefits of imaging stray signals in a range with planar-scanner data. This paper discusses some additional tools that can be employed for stray-signal identification. Related range diagnostics are presented that employ Fourier spectral and holographic processing of 1D linear scans through the quiet zone. For the special case of a compact range, the interpretation of arrival angles from the paraboloidal reflector surface is explored. Measured data from multiple facilities are presented that were used to locate, quantify, and remedy the unwanted signals.

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