A Phased Array Antenna with Hemispheric Scan for Satellite Tracking

Abstract

The possibility of replacing large highly directive parabolic antennas for satellite tracking with a phased array is investigated. It is shown that a non-planar array with a circular horizontal cross section and an elliptical vertical cross section has a far field radiation pattern suitable for satellite tracking. The problem is formulated for solution by a high speed digital computer and an analysis of the performance of the optimal array design is presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0742433

Entities

People

  • Thomas B. Markham

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Antennas
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Digital Computers
  • Engineering
  • Far Field
  • Geometry
  • Linear Arrays
  • Phased Arrays
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Patterns
  • Two Dimensional
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.
  • Microwave Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris
  • Space - Space Objects