Radar Cross Section Components

StingRay : Gated-CW Radar Architecture

2000 MHz - 18000 MHz

The StingRay Gated-CW RCS measurement system offers signiﬁcant improvements in RCS measurement speed and sensitivity. The system provides performance enhancements beyond other VNA based Gated-CW radars while providing a lower cost alternative to pulsed IF radar implementation.

References:

2-18 GHz continuous

MAIN FEATURES

Frequency: 2-18GHz continuous ( additional bands upon request)
Polarization: W, HH, HV, VH depending on options
Data acquisition speed: 100-300 µs in steps frequency mode typ., 120 µsin CW mode typ
Pulse/Gate width: 0 to 10 µsin 1 ns steps
Dynamic range: 100+dB typ.

EQUIPMENT

Pulse Modulator Assembly
Pulse Modulator Timing Unit - Agilent 81150A
VNA-PNA N522x series, PNA-X524x series, PNA-L5230 series
Data Acquisition System - 959 Spectrum Software Base
Antenna System - monostatic or quasi-monostatic configuration

ADD ONS

FR6400
Anechoic Chamber
OFR9800A High Speed Switch Cotnrol Unit with Dual 959Spectrum-RF2 Dual RF SPDT PIN Switch Units for Fully Polarimetric Measurements
Knowbell 2-D ISAR Imaging Software
Additional Frequency Bands
Rear Panel RF Outputs
959Spectrum- AN5 Single Target Full Polarimetric Calibration Software
959Spectrum-AN3 Coded Frequenicies Package
959Spectrum-AS2 959 Spectrum Analysis Workstation Software(RCS)
AL-22000 Series Compact Range
AL-28000 Series RCS Pylon
Foam Column/Positioner Assembly

ACCESSORIES

Mono-static Antenna Interface
Absorber Upgrades