Development of a Distributed Digital Array Radar (DDAR)
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Tornazakis, Ioannis
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Jenn, David.
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2008-09
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Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
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Distributed digital arrays have many potential applications in radar and communication systems. The objective of this thesis is to re-examine previous research on distributed digital array radar (DDAR) and evaluate several critical aspects of a proposed wireless architecture. Self-standing transmit/receive (T/R) modules are synchronized wirelessly. An important issue addressed in this thesis is whether a simple low-cost synchronization circuit would perform adequately. To this end two breadboard T/R modules were built to support test and evaluation. Both measurements and simulations were performed. Other issues addressed in the research include a comprehensive investigation of the demodulator performance, and the development of Controller and processing software in LabVIEW.
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Thesis
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Electronic Warfare Systems Engineering
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Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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xx, 158 p. : ill. (some col.) ;
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.