The systems background for satellite communication antennas
Abstract
The major elements of the operational environment of satellite communication antennas are reviewed, including: perturbations and stationkeeping in the geostationary orbit; antenna tracking on earth-satellite links; earth-terminal off-axis limitations; satellite link budgets; multiple access and satellite antennas; and the specification of satellite antennas. Also given are definitions and formulas which are intended to provide general guidance and show major constraints relevant at all stages of antenna engineering for satellite systems. Two main trends in satellite communication antenna technology are noted: (1) an increasing impact of general system requirements on the specific design and operational exploitation of antennas in satellite systems; and (2) more emphasis on adaptive, flexible, or multipurpose antenna systems.
- Publication:
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Satellite Communication Antenna Technology
- Pub Date:
- 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983scat.book....1A
- Keywords:
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- Antenna Design;
- Communication Satellites;
- Satellite Antennas;
- Satellite Communication;
- Satellite Design;
- Systems Engineering;
- Electromagnetic Compatibility;
- False Alarms;
- Geosynchronous Orbits;
- Multiple Access;
- Radio Tracking;
- Satellite Perturbation;
- Satellite Tracking;
- Stationkeeping;
- Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command and Tracking