Column network study for a planar array used with an unattended radar

Objectives of this program are to investigate design and fabrication techniques for an azimuthally phase-steerable planar array with dual-beams for elevation coverage. Network costs, network insertion loss, antenna pattern performance, and reliability are significant considerations. A stripline dual beam column network is being designed, fabricated and tested to demonstrate achievable performance and competitive techniques for production and installation costs are being studied. This report summarizes the work completed during the first half of the program: completion of the Antenna Conceptional design, development of all the required components, the design of the dual beam column network, and preliminary results of competitive techniques for production.