STUDY OF ANTENNA AXIS CONFIGURATIONS FOR SATELLITE TRACKING AND CONTINUED STUDY OF TRANSPORTABLE ANTENNA SYSTEMS.
Abstract
A study of antenna axis configurations for satellite tracking and transportable antenna sys tems is described. The survey of planned and existing tracking antennas and the theoretical axis configuration survey was essentially completed. Preliminary comparison of existing tracking antennas having 20 to 90-ft dia parabolic antennas are listed. The critical parameters of each is tabulated in a manner to allow ready comparison of the various axis configurations. A theoretical survey of all possible axis configurations was made and those that are useable for tracking antenna applications were selected. Charts and illustrations of possible axis configuration and their use are presented. Useable axis configurations for tracking antennas narrow down to the five well-known configurations. Torque requirements for wind load and wind gusting are presented for transportable antenna systems. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0426030
Entities
People
- C. Wales
- M. Howe
- Ryan Garcia
- W. Neubert
- W. Quick
Organizations
- General Electric