Modular architecture for scalable phased array radars

摘要

In one aspect, a radar array assembly includes two or more vertical stiffeners each having bores with threads and a first radar module. The first radar module includes radar transmit and receive (T/R) modules and a chassis having channels configured to receive a coolant. The chassis includes shelves having ribs. The ribs have channels configured to receive the coolant and the ribs form slots to receive circuit cards disposed in parallel. The circuit cards include the T/R modules. The chassis also includes set screws attached to opposing sides of the chassis. The set screws have bores to accept fasteners to engage the threads on a corresponding one of the two or more vertical stiffeners. The first radar module is configured to operate as a stand-alone radar array.

主权项

1. A radar array assembly comprising:
two or more vertical stiffeners each having bores with threads; and a first radar module comprising:
radar transmit and receive (T/R) modules; anda chassis having channels configured to receive a coolant, the chassis comprising:
shelves having ribs, the ribs having channels configured to receive the coolant, the ribs forming slots to receive circuit cards disposed in parallel, the circuit cards comprising the T/R modules;set screws attached to opposing sides of the chassis, the set screws having bores to accept fasteners to engage the threads on a corresponding one of the two or more vertical stiffeners, wherein the first radar module is configured to operate as a stand-alone radar array.