Optical sensor for the management of radar antenna distortions

G. Lesueur; H. Gilles; S. Girard; M. Laroche; T. Merlet; M. Quéguiner

doi:10.1117/12.830418

30 September 2009 Optical sensor for the management of radar antenna distortion

G. Lesueur, H. Gilles, S. Girard, M. Laroche, T. Merlet, M. Quéguiner

Proceedings Volume 7482, Electro-Optical Remote Sensing, Photonic Technologies, and Applications III; 748204 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.830418
Event: SPIE Security + Defence, 2009, Berlin, Germany

Abstract

Electronically steered antenna quality mainly relies on the accurate periodicity of the radiating element positions. Very thin antenna with non-rigid structures will permit the implementation of disruptive mechanical designs and provide better tactical deployment and permit implementation on non-dedicated platforms. To maintain planar antenna performances, we propose to dynamically cope with distortions with an innovative method. In this presentation, we will report on an innovative real-time and embedded measurement technique in harsh environment based on an optical polarization sensor coupled with an adapted mechanical model, designed in order to maintain a sufficient calibration of the antenna during its operational use.

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G. Lesueur, H. Gilles, S. Girard, M. Laroche, T. Merlet, and M. Quéguiner "Optical sensor for the management of radar antenna distortion", Proc. SPIE 7482, Electro-Optical Remote Sensing, Photonic Technologies, and Applications III, 748204 (30 September 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.830418

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