Warship Radar Signatures (Ship Survivability Part III-A)
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Radar Cross Section (RCS) management is of paramount importance for a warships's survivability. In this first part of the paper (Part III-A), the operational benefits of low RCS
will be explained. Basic RCS theory, measurement and simulation techniques will be addressed. The RCS of representative geometrical objects will be generated.
the relation between RCS and measured radar signature will be elaborated.
In the second part of the paper (Part lll-B) possible RCS reduction techniques will be presented and elaborated upon. This to give insight to RCS management. An international survey of low observable/RCS warship design will be highlighted. A general overview will be given of the RCS design process of the new RNLN Air Defence Command Frigate "LCF" and the reduction features installed. The article will close with views on future trends.
will be explained. Basic RCS theory, measurement and simulation techniques will be addressed. The RCS of representative geometrical objects will be generated.
the relation between RCS and measured radar signature will be elaborated.
In the second part of the paper (Part lll-B) possible RCS reduction techniques will be presented and elaborated upon. This to give insight to RCS management. An international survey of low observable/RCS warship design will be highlighted. A general overview will be given of the RCS design process of the new RNLN Air Defence Command Frigate "LCF" and the reduction features installed. The article will close with views on future trends.
TNO Identifier
95255
Source
Marineblad, 110(4), pp. 110-120.
Pages
110-120