Antenna performance verification at launch site. A feasibility study on preflight performance testing of stripline slot arrays mounted on a rocket
Abstract
The Physical Science Laboratory/NMSU made a feasibility study for preflight testing of cylindrical stripline arrays at the launch site. Far-field radiation patterns were compared to near-field probe measurements. Various array damages were simulated. The results showed a good correlation between the near-field probe measurements and the far-field patterns. The conclusion drawn from the study was that damaged arrays could be detected by near-field probing in the field. However, intermittent problems such as pinched coaxial cables and loose connectors may go undetected.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- January 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984STIN...8432653W
- Keywords:
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- Antenna Arrays;
- Antenna Radiation Patterns;
- Cylindrical Antennas;
- Damage;
- Far Fields;
- Near Fields;
- Slot Antennas;
- Coaxial Cables;
- Connectors;
- Correlation;
- Impedance;
- Polarization;
- Radiation Hazards;
- Radio Frequencies;
- Simulation;
- Strip Transmission Lines;
- Superhigh Frequencies;
- Communications and Radar