Millimeter Wave Active Sensing Technology For Self-Contained Munitions

Andrew J. Hunton

doi:10.1117/12.936168

14 October 1983 Millimeter Wave Active Sensing Technology For Self-Contained Munitions

Andrew J. Hunton

Proceedings Volume 0423, Millimeter Wave Technology II; (1983) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.936168
Event: 27th Annual Technical Symposium, 1983, San Diego, United States

Abstract

Active millimeter wave (MMW) sensing technology is playing an increasing role throughout the DoD research and development community in the area of Self Contained Munitions (SCM's), autonomous missiles and armament primarily intended for air and surface launched standoff antiarmor weapon systems. Each type of SCM, which requires fire-and-forget search, detection, discrimination and warhead aiming sensing functions, places varied operational, packaging and performance specifications on its MMW sensor subsystem. This paper attempts to portray the rationale for implementation of active MMW sensing devices into SCM's, along with a description of the spectrum of SCM sensor operational parameters. A treatise of active MMW sensor technologies required for ultimate successful weaponization will include discussions in the areas of signal processing and MMW RF hardware. Ultimately, as active MMW technology matures, the critical trade between complexity, cost and effectiveness must be analyzed for each SCM type. A qualitative discussion in this area will be covered as well, yielding insight into future MMW development areas which require increased heavy emphasis in order to meet the stringent requirements on SCM active MMW sensing subsystems.

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Andrew J. Hunton "Millimeter Wave Active Sensing Technology For Self-Contained Munitions", Proc. SPIE 0423, Millimeter Wave Technology II, (14 October 1983); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.936168

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