Configuration Tradeoffs for Satellite Nulling Arrays.

Abstract

This paper reviews many of the factors to be considered in deciding upon the relative locations of the elements of an adaptive nulling uplink array antenna on a communications satellite. Discussed are the implications of the limited field of view, the desired resolution, the required coverage away from the null, the weight of the array and its ease of deployment and the resistance to grouped interference sources. Filled arrays, having a performance essentially identical to that of a multiple beam antenna, are described, followed by thinned arrays with their increased resolution but greater vulnerability to grouped interference sources, and hybrid arrays which combine the two array types in an attempt to reduce this vulnerability. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 21, 1978
Accession Number
ADA065287

Entities

People

  • Joseph T. Mayhan
  • Michael L. Burrows

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Antenna Arrays
  • Antennas
  • Arrays
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Bandwidth
  • Beam Steering
  • Communication Systems
  • Crystal Lattices
  • Crystal Structure
  • Frequency Bands
  • Geographic Regions
  • Geometry
  • Linear Arrays
  • Multiple Beam Antennas
  • Radiation Patterns
  • Resistance

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.
  • Radio communications and signal processing.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space