THE COURIER SATELLITE MICROWAVE ANTENNAS,

Abstract

The relative merits are compared of a flushmounted circularly polarized antenna and an externally-mounted linearly polarized antenna for use as the microwave radiator on the Courier Satellite. The antenna design criteria that form the basis for this comparison are presented, as are the physical designs, patterns, and impedance properties of the two antennas. These data indicate that the linearly polarized antenna has certain advantages in terms of radiation pattern, performance, and reliability because of its relative simplicity. A theoretical comparison was also made which indicates a preference for the linearly polarized antenna. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1943
Accession Number
AD0419800

Entities

People

  • M. L. Ingalsbe

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antennas
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Design Criteria
  • Impedance
  • Microwave Antennas
  • Microwaves
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Patterns
  • Reliability

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space