Subsurface Deployable Antenna Array

Abstract

A subsurface deployable antenna array is provided which expands upon deployment and contracts for storage to provide an antenna array that can be stored in a comparatively compact space. Electronically interconnected antenna modules are connected by expandable/contractable connectors. A helically-organized bundle of optical cables and electrical wiring are utilized in the expandable/contractable connectors. Mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic means may be utilized to control the spacing between the antenna modules.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 25, 2009
Accession Number
ADD020454

Entities

People

  • James H. Clark

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antenna Arrays
  • Antennas
  • Arrays
  • Beam Forming
  • Connectors
  • Contracts
  • Deployment
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Helical Springs
  • Materials
  • Microwaves
  • Optical Fibers
  • Radio Frequency
  • Radio Signals
  • Radio Waves

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Space
  • Space - Satellites