Active Radar Seeker Modeling and Simulation K. Sreedhar Babu1, Tulip Kumar Toppo1, Samir Patel1, R. Kranthi Kumar1 1 ... Seeker v.i.z RF Front end, Signal Processing and Servo System Models and their modeling and simulation methodologies. Navigation relies on The SARH system needs only one radar set to a wider pattern. An active-seeker test involving Raytheon’s new processor integrated into a Tomahawk nose cone is planned for early 2015, which would assess the processor’s ability to stream active radar while passively receiving target electromagnetic information. There have been many different RF seeker designs over the years but the modern active coherent seeker is currently prevalent. Technological convergence coupled with engineering innovation have resulted in the indigenous Ku-band active RF seeker developed by the DRDO’s Hyderabad-based Research Centre Imarat (RCI) being adopted for use by three different types of guided-missiles: the Astra-1 beyond visual-range air-to-air The missile seeker antenna is a Maximum range is increased in SARH systems using navigation data in the homing vehicle to increase the travel distance before antenna tracking is needed for terminal guidance. This invention was made with Government support under Contract N00024-03-C-6110 awarded by the Department of the Navy. Thus, the embodiments shall be regarded as illustrative rather than restrictive, and it should be understood that variations may be made in those embodiments by persons skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present invention as set forth in the claims that follow and their structural and functional equivalents.A ranging seeker apparatus includes an RF antenna and a bistatic ranging detector operatively connected with the RF antenna. Thanks to the unique combination of aerodynamic control and direct thrust vector control called “PIF-PAF », the missile is capable of high manoeuvres. comprising a receiver and do not requiring an active illumination of the targetMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTINGDirection control systems for self-propelled missilesDirection control systems for self-propelled missiles based on continuous observation of target positionSemi-active homing systems, i.e. "Fox One" redirects here. A method for detecting and guiding a missile to an object targeted in a cluster of objects, the method comprising: CHARACTERISTICS ASTER 15. Active and Passive Radar Systems Can Be Designed to Provide Same Detection Performance With Different Operating Methodologies. Descriptive Note: Final rept. Multienvironment active RF seeker test and evaluation program, MARFS test Abstract. radar systems; Analogous systems using reflection or reradiation of waves whose nature or wavelength is irrelevant or unspecifiedRadar or analogous systems specially adapted for specific applicationsRadar or analogous systems specially adapted for specific applications for missile homing, autodirectorsThe United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The NavyThe United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The ArmyThe United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The NavyThe United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The ArmyASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:LAPAT, RONALD H.;REEL/FRAME:024730/0902PAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE FEE, 4TH YEAR, LARGE ENTITY (ORIGINAL EVENT CODE: M1551)

Multienvironment active RF seeker test and evaluation program, MARFS test Abstract. A method for detecting and guiding a missile to a targeted object, the method comprising: Personal Author(s): Report Date: 1979-09-01. illuminating the objects with RF illumination produced by a source external to and cohered with the missile;detecting RF illumination scattered by each of the objects with an RF seeker of the missile;estimating with the RF seeker a range between the missile and each of the objects using illuminator position data, missile position data, missile attitude data, and target object guidance data; andguiding the missile to a selected one of the objects in the cluster of objects based on the estimated ranges, the selected one of the objects being the targeted object.comparing the estimated range of each of the objects with target object guidance data; andselecting the object in the cluster having the estimated range and angle position, and potentially associated rate and rate derivatives, that best match the target object guidance data.ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS).MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTINGDirection control systems for self-propelled missilesDirection control systems for self-propelled missiles based on continuous observation of target positionHoming guidance systems characterised by the type of wavesHoming guidance systems characterised by the type of waves using radio wavesMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTINGDirection control systems for self-propelled missilesMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTINGDirection control systems for self-propelled missilesDirection control systems for self-propelled missiles based on continuous observation of target positionHoming guidance systems using a remote control stationMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTINGDirection control systems for self-propelled missilesDirection control systems for self-propelled missiles based on continuous observation of target positionPassive homing systems, i.e.

Pagination or Media Count: 48.0 Abstract: The MARFS seeker is a 17 GHz circularly-polarized 10-watt pulsed solid-state seeker … Together, these features give Aster an unmatched hit-to-kill capability. Many missiles employing passive homing have an additional capability: if the target does attempt to use Active radar homing is rarely employed as the only guidance method of a missile. It is most often used during the terminal phase of the engagement, mainly because since the radar transceiver has to be small enough to fit inside a missile and has to be powered from batteries, therefore having a relatively low Examples of missiles known to use active radar homing (all in their terminal phase) include: More particularly, the disclosure relates to a missile with a ranging bistatic RF seeker.High-velocity guided missiles are used for intercepting very fast targets, such as ballistic rockets, or highly maneuverable targets. The key aspects of a generic active RF seeker … Existing multi-mode seekers employ either an active RF seeker providing range and angle information for terminal guidance only, or employ a bistatic RF seeker that is not cohered with an illuminator, and therefore provides angle information only. Multi-mode seekers, may employ both an IR and/or optical seeker, and a RF seeker for detecting and guiding the missile toward the intended target.Existing multi-mode seekers employ either an active RF seeker providing range and angle information for terminal guidance only, or employ a bistatic RF seeker that is not cohered with an illuminator, and therefore provides angle information only. illuminating the targeted object with RF illumination produced by a source external to and cohered with the missile;detecting RF illumination scattered by the targeted object with an RF seeker of the missile;estimating with the RF seeker a range between the missile and the targeted object using illuminator position data, missile position data, missile attitude data, targeted object delay data, and targeted object angle data; andguiding the missile to the targeted object using the estimated range and angle data.18.