Submillimeter-wavelength space-based imaging radar. Interim report

Technical Report · Tue May 31 00:00:00 EDT 1988

OSTI ID:6694528

Manheimer, W M

This report considers the use of a submillimeter wavelength space-based imaging radar. The main application envisioned is midcourse decoy discrimination for strategic defense, for which it would have the capability of producing a series of images, in real time, at strategic ranges, with less than meter-scale resolution and with modest power requirements. Undoubtedly, there are other applications. The requirements for a SAR and ISAR imaging radar at submillimeter wavelength are determined, and the prospect for the development of rf sources to power the radar is examined.

• Research Organization: Naval Research Lab., Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6694528
• Report Number(s): AD-A-195846/1/XAB; NRL-9111
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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