The effects subrefractive layers and elevated ducts on airborne radar and ESM.
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Authors
Grau, Douglas D.
Subjects
anomalous propagation
subref ractive layers
ducting
subref ractive layers
ducting
Advisors
Shaw, William J.
Date of Issue
1985
Date
March 1985
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
This report is an investigation of the effects of anomalous
propagation of radar waves, caused by subrefractive layers
and elevated ducts, on aircraft radar performance and
possible tactics. A test and evaluation of radar coverage
for various environmental scenarios is conducted using the
Integrated Refractive Effects Prediction System (IREPS)
model. From the results of each scenario, a decision matrix
is created and applied as an analysis tool for determining
satisfactory flight profiles for a given mission- The findings
are discussed from both a radiating and a non-radiating
aircraft perspective. Environmental data collected from the
Mediterranean Sea and Northern Arabian Sea were analyzed and
used to determine the test scenarios.
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Thesis
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Department
Operations Research
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.