Radar applications of gigawatt sources at millimeter wave frequencies [Book Chapter]

Conference · Tue Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1991 · 16th International Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2297931· OSTI ID:5277154

Bruder, Joseph A. ^[1]; Belcher, Melvin L. ^[1]

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1. Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA (United States)

The high transmit powers provided by free electron laser (FEL) sources in combination with the narrow antenna beamwidths achievable at millimeter wave (MMW) frequencies offer potential for use in a number of radar applications. Potential applications of high power millimeter wave sources include satellite imaging, low angle radar tracking, radar astronomy, and a number of other possible applications such as atmospheric research, space debris detection, and space vehicle tracking.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States); Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 5277154
• Report Number(s): UCRL-CR--107206; CONF-9108146--1; ON: DE91017541
• Conference Information: Journal Name: 16th International Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves Journal Volume: 1576
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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