ANTENNA SYSTEM FOR LES-5

Abstract

The antenna system for Lincoln Laboratory's fifth experimental satellite (LES-5) is described. This is the first circularly polarized VHF antenna to be tested on an orbiting satellite. Coverage is omnidirectional in the equatorial plane. Design considerations are discussed, development of the component dipole and slot array elements is explained, and performance data are given for the final flight configuration.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 18, 1968
Accession Number
AD0684167

Entities

People

  • Arthur Sotiropoulos
  • Bernard F. Lapage
  • David J. Frediani
  • Mark E. Devane
  • Milton L. Rosenthal

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anechoic Chambers
  • Antenna Radiation Patterns
  • Antennas
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Circular Polarization
  • Connectors
  • Dipole Antennas
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Polarization
  • Radio Frequency
  • Slot Antennas
  • Strip Transmission Lines
  • Transmission Lines
  • Transmitters

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites