Design concepts of a 1 MW CW X-band transmit/receive system for planetary radar

The conceptual design of the 1 MW X-band transmit system for the Goldstone Solar System Radar represents the next step in the quest to expand planetary radar exploration. The radar transmitter requirements are summarized. The characteristics and expected performance of the major elements are discuss...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on microwave theory and techniques 1992-06, Vol.40 (6), p.1047-1055
Main Authors: Freiley, A.J., Conroy, B.L., Hoppe, D.J., Bhanji, A.M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Astronomical and space-research instrumentation
Astronomy
Earth, ocean, space
Electromagnetic heating
Exact sciences and technology
Feeds
Fundamental astronomy and astrophysics. Instrumentation, techniques, and astronomical observations
Klystrons
Microwave amplifiers
Power amplifiers
Power supplies
Power transmission lines
Radar
Solar system
Transmitters
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Summary:The conceptual design of the 1 MW X-band transmit system for the Goldstone Solar System Radar represents the next step in the quest to expand planetary radar exploration. The radar transmitter requirements are summarized. The characteristics and expected performance of the major elements are discussed, including the klystrons, power amplifiers, microwave transmission lines, feed systems, beam power supply, heat exchanger, phase stable exciter, and the monitor/control system. An assessment of the technology development needed to meet the system requirements is given, and possible areas of difficulty are outlined.< >
ISSN:0018-9480
1557-9670
DOI:10.1109/22.141334