Abstract
Millimeter wave imaging techniques can provide high spatial-resolution images of various composites. Lens antennas may be incorporated into the imaging system to provide a small incident beam footprint. Another approach may involve the use of horn antennas, which if operating in their near-fields, images with reasonably high spatial-resolutions may also be obtained. This paper gives a comparison between such near-field and focused far-field imaging of the Space Shuttle Spray on Foam Insulation (SOFI) used in its external fuel tank at millimeter wave frequencies. Small horn antennas and lens antennas with relatively long depth of focus were used in this investigation.
Recommended Citation
S. Kharkovsky et al., "Comparison of Focused and Near-Field Imaging of Spray on Foam Insulation (SOFI) at Millimeter Wave Frequencies," Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Electromagnetic Near Field Characterization and Imaging (2007, St. Louis, MO), University of Missouri--Rolla, Jun 2007.
Meeting Name
3rd International Conference on Electromagnetic Near-Field Characterization and Imaging (2007: Jun. 27-29, St. Louis, MO)
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Sponsor(s)
George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Keywords and Phrases
Imaging; Millimeter Waves; Near-Field Imaging; Spray On Foam Insulation (SOFI)
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2007 University of Missouri--Rolla, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jun 2007
Comments
Funding for this work was provided by the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center through a Cooperative Agreement, NNM06AA06G.