A review of performance characteristics of satellite antennas and some observations on future directions in satellite antenna design
Abstract
A general review of the state-of-the-art and new directions in research and development of spacecraft antennas is presented. Three general classes of antennas are discussed: phased arrays, lenses (dielectric and waveguide), and reflector antennas. Presently, the antenna with most applications is the reflector with considerable research being performed to improve its scan and multiple beam characteristics. Future applications for spacecraft antennas and research goals to meet these projected needs also are discussed.
- Publication:
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Imaginative Engineering thru Education and Experience
- Pub Date:
- 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977ieee.conf...25M
- Keywords:
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- Antenna Design;
- Performance Prediction;
- Research And Development;
- Satellite Antennas;
- Antenna Arrays;
- Lens Antennas;
- Phased Arrays;
- Reflectors;
- Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command and Tracking