R&D RCS ranges are often an extension of a product development program, measuring the far-field RCS, often iteratively, answering the question, “What’s the actual signature?” R&D ranges find their maximum usefulness in providing accurate RCS data across multiple frequency bands, azimuth, and elevation apertures, over a wide dynamic range, and able to support varying target geometries.

DSC has extensive experience in the design, installation, validation, and operation of R&D RCS ranges. From the chamber to the optics, radar instrumentation, target mounting and positioning, target handling, and data signal processing. DSC has developed a rigorous process by which the customer’s mission is at the core of the facility design from start to finish.