Control of reflected electromagnetic fields at an IFSAR antenna
Patent Number: | 6,661,368 |
Issued: | 12/9/2003 |
Official Filing: | View the Complete Patent |
Abstract: | A system for reducing multi-path reflections from adjacent metal objects which cause distortion in an IFSAR includes a reflective cone extending between the top of the IFSAR and the skin of its aircraft, and a reflective shroud surrounding the IFSAR. Each of these components may be coated with radar absorbing material. |
Filed: | 10/29/2001 |
Application Number: | 10/52,928 |
Government Interests: | STATEMENT OF GOVERNMENT INTEREST This invention was made with Government support under Contract No. DE-NA0003525 awarded by the United States Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration. The Government has certain rights in the invention. |