Radiation Patterns of a Dual Reflector System Based on the Geometrical Optics Approximation.

Abstract

In this report the two-dimensional radiation patterns of an array-fed dual reflector system are computed and presented. For the purpose of preliminary study of the feasibility of this system, the pattern is computed by means of an approximate geometrical-option method. Results show that the radiation patterns of this system are well behaved, exhibiting no difficulty in beam steering. They also show that a modest sidelobe level can be achieved (30 dB or better). For better pattern synthesis and optimum array spacing, however, further work is required. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 03, 1983
Accession Number
ADA127232

Entities

People

  • J. K. Hsiao

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplitude
  • Arrays
  • Beam Steering
  • Classification
  • Computations
  • Intensity
  • Linear Arrays
  • Military Research
  • Plane Waves
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Patterns
  • Reflectors
  • Security
  • Sidelobes
  • Steering
  • Two Dimensional
  • Weighting Functions

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Mathematics or Statistics
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.

Technology Areas

  • Space