DRAGON: Adaptive RF Seekers based on 3-D Conformal Antennas

Abedrrabba S., Chatterjee M., Ahiska K., Balleri A., Allanic R., Quendo C., ...More

International Radar Conference (RADAR), Toulon, France, 23 - 27 September 2019, pp.130-135, (Full Text) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Doi Number: 10.1109/radar41533.2019.171383
  • City: Toulon
  • Country: France
  • Page Numbers: pp.130-135
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: No

Abstract

In DRAGON, novel 3-D-shaped conformal antenna arrays are investigated to exploit the ability of an RF seeker to diversify, select and optimize the transmitted waveform design and the 3-D phased array beam-pattern characteristics on a scan to scan basis. The goal of DRAGON is to develop a new solution, which is based on the use of 3-D conformal antennas that are capable to operate with different waveform parameters. Optimization of waveform parameters will provide a strategy to improve prosecution trajectories.