WEATHERIZED GLIDE SLOPE ANTENNA AND ARRAY DISTRIBUTION NETWORK.

Abstract

Under phase one, a study and test program of all required parameters for the antenna and distribution network indicated that an antenna using a semi-elliptic radome with provision for heating the antenna element ground plane would produce the optimum design in meeting the all-weather performance requirements. (i.e. deicing, snow removal, rain). It was also determined from array mathematical analysis that the optimum design for a distribution network feeding a 3-element array would be one in which the antennas were spaced 3/4 lambda fed in phase with a voltage excitation of 1.0, 1.0 and 0.5. Phase two consisted of detailed design and manufacture of a number of prototype models of the antenna type recommended. Also included in phase two was design and manufacture of prototype models of the antenna array distribution network, with associated connecting cables and mounting frame.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0613663

Entities

People

  • L. M. Struve

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antenna Arrays
  • Antennas
  • Arrays
  • Glide Slope
  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Models
  • Prototypes

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Phased Array Antenna Design.
  • Polar and Arctic Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space