Radome test systems and methods

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1993-04-22

1994-12-06

Blum, Theodore M.

Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,

Directive

Including antenna pattern plotting

324639, H01Q 300

Patent

active

053715055

ABSTRACT:
The necessity for returning a repaired nose-mount type aircraft radar radome to a radar test range for recertification is avoided. Data representative of signal transmission characteristics of a repaired area of the radome wall is derived by use of transmission and reflection coefficient determination techniques. A small antenna radiates a test signal through the radome wall and the test signal is then reflected back to the same antenna now operating in a receiving mode. Reflected test signal data is gathered as the spacing of the reflector from the radome wall is successively changed and such data is used to derive signal transmission characteristics. Data representative of such transmission characteristics for a repaired area and a reference area can then be compared in order to detect the presence of out of specification conditions in the repaired area. In other applications, pre-recorded reference data can be used to accomplish certification testing of radomes as part of the manufacturing process. Related test methods are also described.

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