Application of Radar to Ballistic Acceptance Testing of Ammunition (ARBAT)

摘要

This report covers the results of the activity on the ARBAT program (Application of Radar to Ballistic Acceptance Testing of Ammunition) through 5 October 1979. Included in this report are: A technical description of the radar system, description of the system operation and operational procedures, and description and analysis of the Performance Demonstration Test results. Performance Demonstration Test results indicate that: the system concepts have been proven; The ARBAT radar system is capable of tracking artillery projectiles while providing real-time analysis, display of the trajectory characteristics, and permanent magnetic tape storage of the trajectory data for further off-line analysis. The ARBAT Radar System is a range instrumentation radar optimized for the Research & Development and ballistic testing of ammunition projectiles. This radar provides test parameters of the projectile trajectory which are not currently measurable. The data output of the radar is available both on real-time displays, and as a permanent record for use in further off-line analysis. (Author)