Design and installation of an inverted stewart platform target suspension system using lightweight, high tensile strings for scattering measurements

This paper presents an overview of the design, development and testing of an inverted Stewart platform for suspending and positioning targets for RF antenna and scattering testing. Previous string target support systems use multiple string attachment point configurations that do not allow the target...

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Published in2007 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium pp. 589 - 592
Main Authors Kent, B.M., Buterbaugh, A.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.06.2007
Subjects
Anechoic chambers
Cables
Force measurement
Geometry
Laboratories
Light scattering
Position measurement
Radar scattering
Stability
Testing
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Summary:This paper presents an overview of the design, development and testing of an inverted Stewart platform for suspending and positioning targets for RF antenna and scattering testing. Previous string target support systems use multiple string attachment point configurations that do not allow the target roll or pitch to be modified during rotational data collections. This paper discusses an in-house development of a scale model target support system that allows for simultaneous and high accuracy positioning of target roll and pitch during target rotation, while offering unprecedented torsional stability essential for scattering measurements.
ISBN:9781424408771
1424408776
ISSN:1522-3965
1947-1491
DOI:10.1109/APS.2007.4395562