Radar calibration satellite
Radar calibration satellites are orbital objects of known shape and size used to calibrate ground-based radars.[1] Examples include the SURCAL series developed by the Naval Research Laboratory and RADCAL,[2] both of which used active transponders, and the passive Lincoln Calibration Sphere 1 developed by the MIT Lincoln Laboratory.
Further reading[]
- Using Satellites for Radar Performance Monitoring and Calibration (PDF) (Report). Secretariat, Range Commanders Council, U.S. Army White Sands Missile Range. March 1995.
References[]
- ^ Mochan, J; Stophel, R. A. (1968). "Dynamic Calibration of Space Object Tracking Systems". The Space Congress Proceedings. 1: 1.1–1. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ Lawrence, Taylor. "Satellite's operation time exceeds expectations". Kirtland Air Force Base. 377th Air Base Wing Public Affairs. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
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