Volume Graphics | Theta and Rho

Radar Cross Section (RCS) Graphics

The 3D Graphics RCS page allows you to control the 3D display of Radar Cross Section contour lines.

Select Show Lines under Contour Graphics to display Radar Cross Section contour graphics in the 3D Graphics window using contour settings defined for the 2D Graphics window.

Volume Graphics

To display the shape and levels of the Radar Cross Section, select Show Volume and set the following parameters:

Field	Description
Show as wireframe	Displays the shape of the Radar Cross Section in the 3D Graphics window, using wireframe graphics, with colors indicating the level.
Scale (per dBsm)	Increases or decreases the size of the displayed Radar Cross Section volume (in km) by the value specified (in dB).
Minimum Displayed RCS	Use to configure the minimum Radar Cross Section to be displayed as part of the volume graphics. To ensure that the Radar Cross Section volume is displayed properly, make sure that this value is less than the maximum Radar Cross Section of the object. Note that only Radar Cross Section values between the minimum and maximum values will be included in the Radar Cross Section volume graphics. Minimum Displayed Radar Cross Section is used for 3D visualization purposes only. It will not alter the original Radar Cross Section values or impact link budget computations.

The colors in the 3D display of Radar Cross Section bands run the spectrum from red (highest level) to violet (lowest level).

Theta and Rho

Controls the Radar Cross Section pattern resolution for contouring. The finer the resolution, the smoother the graphics appear.

For descriptions and detailed diagrams of the Radar Cross Section Theta and Rho angles, click here.

Parameter	Description
Set Theta and Rho Resolution together	Select to set the Theta and Rho resolution together. Changes made to Theta Resolution and Points fields are applied to the Rho fields.
Resolution	Enter a value > 0 and <= 30 deg (or the equivalent in another angle unit). This value is the Theta/Rho angular resolution.
Points	Define resolution by the number of points in the selected range. The Theta or Rho Resolution field is updated to a calculated value based on dividing the range by the number of points.
Start / Stop	Define the range of Theta and Rho values.