SHF SATCOM Microstrip Phased Array Antenna,

Abstract

Modern airborne and ground satellite communication systems often require high gain antennas which are low profile and are capable of conforming to a variety of surfaces. A phased array utilizing distributed solid state components is capable of satisfying the wide angular scan coverage and low noise requirements. An array for receive only operation is described which utilizes monolithic microwave technology in a novel solution to the low profile constraint. The array operates at SHF frequencies, has 128 radiating elements and associated monolithic modules, and is approximately 8 by 13 inches. Radiating elements are microstrip patches fed by a unique capacitively coupled feed network resulting in an 8% bandwidth.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADP001118

Entities

People

  • Brian C. Considine
  • David L. Wandrei

Organizations

  • RTX

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arrays
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Communication Systems
  • Frequency
  • High Gain
  • Low Noise
  • Networks
  • Phased Arrays
  • Satellite Communications

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Microwave Engineering.
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space
  • Space - Satellites