Some Characteristics of a Communication Satellite Multiple-Beam Antenna

Abstract

The note describes a waveguide lens antenna system excited by a variable beam-forming network capable of producing a wide range of radiation patterns. These patterns vary from a narrow high-gain beam, equivalent to that of a steerable paraboloid, to the earth-coverage pattern of a wide-coverage communication satellite.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 28, 1975
Accession Number
ADA006405

Entities

People

  • Alan J Simmons
  • Andre R. Dion
  • Bing M. Potts
  • Leon J. Ricardi
  • Lorne K. Desize

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Antennas
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Beam Forming
  • Communication Satellites
  • Diameters
  • Directives
  • Frequency
  • Gain
  • Insertion Loss
  • Lens Antennas
  • Losses
  • Measurement
  • Phase Shift
  • Power Distribution
  • Radiation Patterns
  • Transmitters

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Phased Array Antenna Design.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites