ZTE Communications ›› 2025, Vol. 23 ›› Issue (1): 107-114.DOI: 10.12142/ZTECOM.202501014
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AN Hao1, LIU Ting1, HE Danping1(), MA Yihua2, DOU Jianwu2
Received:
2023-10-11
Online:
2025-03-25
Published:
2025-03-25
About author:
AN Hao received his BE degree in communication engineering from Beijing Information and Science Technology University, China in 2021. He is currently pursuing his PhD degree with the School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University, China. He received the Best Paper Award in ICEICT 2022. His current research interests include measurement and modeling of wireless propagation channels, UAV communications, and integrated sensing and communications.Supported by:
AN Hao, LIU Ting, HE Danping, MA Yihua, DOU Jianwu. Measurement and Analysis of Radar-Cross-Section of UAV at 21–26 GHz Frequency Band[J]. ZTE Communications, 2025, 23(1): 107-114.
Measurement Parameters | Values |
---|---|
Center frequency | 23.5 GHz |
Bandwidth | 5.0 GHz |
Frequency samples | 201.0 |
Rotation angle interval | 5.0° |
Tx and Rx heights from the ground | 1.3 m |
UAV height from the ground | 1.3 m |
Antenna gain | 24.7 dBi |
Angle between Tx and Rx | 10.0°/45.0° |
Table 1 Measurement configuration
Measurement Parameters | Values |
---|---|
Center frequency | 23.5 GHz |
Bandwidth | 5.0 GHz |
Frequency samples | 201.0 |
Rotation angle interval | 5.0° |
Tx and Rx heights from the ground | 1.3 m |
UAV height from the ground | 1.3 m |
Antenna gain | 24.7 dBi |
Angle between Tx and Rx | 10.0°/45.0° |
Case | UAV States | Propeller States to Aircraft Axis | Angle Between Tx and Rx |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Leveling | Parallel | 10° |
2 | Leveling | Vertical | |
3 | Tilting | Parallel | |
4 | Tilting | Vertical | |
5 | Leveling | Parallel | 45° |
6 | Leveling | Vertical | |
7 | Tilting | Parallel | |
8 | Tilting | Vertical |
Table 2 Measurement cases
Case | UAV States | Propeller States to Aircraft Axis | Angle Between Tx and Rx |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Leveling | Parallel | 10° |
2 | Leveling | Vertical | |
3 | Tilting | Parallel | |
4 | Tilting | Vertical | |
5 | Leveling | Parallel | 45° |
6 | Leveling | Vertical | |
7 | Tilting | Parallel | |
8 | Tilting | Vertical |
Case | RCS | ||
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Maximum Value/dBsm (Corresponding Angle) | Minimum Value/dBsm (Corresponding Angle) | Mean Value/ dBsm | |
1 | -19.01 (0°) | -38.81 (225°) | -31.68 |
2 | -19.40 (0°) | -36.53 (45°) | -31.63 |
3 | -25.12 (350°) | -40.87 (215°) | -33.27 |
4 | -24.72 (100°) | -39.50 (290°) | -32.85 |
5 | -20.78 (0°) | -40.33 (45°) | -32.09 |
6 | -21.78 (0°) | -36.95 (255°) | -32.36 |
7 | -24.71 (355°) | -42.93 (240°) | -34.02 |
8 | -24.59 (100°) | -47.95 (65°) | -34.63 |
Table 3 RCS measurement results
Case | RCS | ||
---|---|---|---|
Maximum Value/dBsm (Corresponding Angle) | Minimum Value/dBsm (Corresponding Angle) | Mean Value/ dBsm | |
1 | -19.01 (0°) | -38.81 (225°) | -31.68 |
2 | -19.40 (0°) | -36.53 (45°) | -31.63 |
3 | -25.12 (350°) | -40.87 (215°) | -33.27 |
4 | -24.72 (100°) | -39.50 (290°) | -32.85 |
5 | -20.78 (0°) | -40.33 (45°) | -32.09 |
6 | -21.78 (0°) | -36.95 (255°) | -32.36 |
7 | -24.71 (355°) | -42.93 (240°) | -34.02 |
8 | -24.59 (100°) | -47.95 (65°) | -34.63 |
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