STUDY OF SPECIAL BEAMSHAPING ANTENNAS.

Abstract

The report describes the progress made on a program to develop dielectric elements for use in lightweight, highly-transportable satellite communications antennas. The dielectric element investigations indicate that several types of dielectric elements are applicable. These elements are projected into possible array configurations which are evaluated and compared on the basis of transportability. At present, three dielectric antenna types are being considered as possible elements for use in the array model. They are: (1) The cylindrical dielectric antenna, (2) The lens-corrected tapered dielectric antenna, and (3) The dielectric/reflector antenna. Projected configurations of highly-transportable satellite communications antenna using these elements promise unique transportability features.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 31, 1964
Accession Number
AD0613932

Entities

People

  • B. L. Lewis
  • G. W. Collins
  • H. E. Bartlett
  • L. Pietsch

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Communication Satellites
  • Contracts
  • Lightweight
  • Networks
  • Reflectors
  • Satellite Communications
  • Satellite Networks
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Transportable
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Phased Array Antenna Design.

Technology Areas

  • Space