M. Perotoni and L.A. de Andrade, CST AGl; M.C. Rezende and H. Vieira, Jr., IAE Space and Aeronautic Institute

Articles by M. Perotoni and L.A. de Andrade, CST AGl; M.C. Rezende and H. Vieira, Jr., IAE Space and Aeronautic Institute

3D Electromagnetic Evaluation of a Chaff Cloud

The importance of electronic warfare in the area of defense is becoming increasingly emphasized. More than the well-known "stealth" concept, a thorough understanding of available techniques in this discipline helps to increase the survival rate on the ...

July 30, 2010

M. Perotoni and L.A. de Andrade, CST AGl; M.C. Rezende and H. Vieira, Jr., IAE Space and Aeronautic Institute

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A chaff cloud is made of metallic strips cut to obtain a resonant length. They are dispensed by a vehicle in the air to create a false signature in the enemy radar, masking the real vehicle return signal. Therefore, the detection and tracking become more complicated. The impact of...