Compact antenna range
Abstract
The applications of compact antenna range systems for indoor measurements under far-field conditions are discussed. Compact range systems are used to collimate the radiation from a point or a line source by means of a lens or parabolic reflector. Some technical consideration of compact range design are discussed, including: optimal stray radiation levels; shapes and dimensions of the plane wave zone, reflector surface accuracy; and operational frequency range. A photograph is provided which shows a compact range system with two crossed-parabolic cylindrical reflectors during indoor tests of a contoured beam antenna for satellite applications.
- Publication:
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Satellite Communication Antenna Technology
- Pub Date:
- 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983scat.book..583V
- Keywords:
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- Antenna Design;
- Microwave Antennas;
- Parabolic Reflectors;
- Radio Range;
- Satellite Antennas;
- Antenna Feeds;
- Antenna Radiation Patterns;
- Far Fields;
- Signal Measurement;
- Subreflectors;
- Two Reflector Antennas;
- Communications and Radar