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On Encapsulated Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma Sources for Radar Cross Section Reduction in Mobile Environments
Minsu Choi1, Shin-Jae You1,2, Jinwoo Jung3
1Department of Physics, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|November 25, 2023
Summary
This study explores practical plasma applications for Radar Cross Section (RCS) reduction. A novel Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) source was developed for dynamic environments, paving the way for effective RCS reduction technologies.
Area of Science:
- Electromagnetics and Plasma Physics
- Aerospace Engineering
Background:
- Practical implementation of plasma-based Radar Cross Section (RCS) reduction faces challenges, particularly sustaining plasma discharge in dynamic aircraft environments.
- Optimizing electrodes and understanding plasma parameters are crucial for realizing effective RCS reduction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and verify a Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) source suitable for dynamic environments for practical RCS reduction.
- To investigate the power consumption of the DBD source during plasma generation.
Main Methods:
- Fabrication of a Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) source designed for dynamic environments.
- Verification of power consumption during a single plasma generation cycle.
Main Results:
- A DBD source capable of operating in dynamic environments was successfully fabricated.
- The power consumption characteristics of the DBD source were quantified.
Conclusions:
- The developed DBD source demonstrates potential for practical RCS reduction applications in aerospace.
- Further optimization of DBD electrodes is suggested for enhanced plasma RCS reduction effectiveness.
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