Radar Cross Section (RCS) provides a comprehensive guide to understanding, predicting, measuring, and reducing radar cross section. RCS compares two radar signal strengths: the transmitted beam incident on a target and the reflected echo detected by the receiver. This book explains how to predict RCS for theoretical objects and measure it for real targets, making even complex calculations accessible to novices.
Weapons systems designers are particularly interested in RCS reduction, and the book details the two most effective methods: shaping and absorption. It thoroughly covers the design, evaluation, and selection of radar absorbers. In addition, it provides in-depth guidance on indoor and outdoor test ranges for both scale models and full-scale targets, such as aircraft. In essence, this book is an all-encompassing resource on RCS, from fundamental theory and measurement techniques to practical strategies for reducing detectability.
