DocumentCode
1003280
Title
Electronically scanned TACAN antenna
Author
Christopher, Edward J.
Author_Institution
Rome Air Development Center, Griffis AFB, NY, USA
Volume
22
Issue
1
fYear
1974
fDate
1/1/1974 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
12
Lastpage
16
Abstract
This paper describes the principles of operation of the Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) antenna system and compares the performance characteristics of the mechanically rotated with a proposed electronically scanned system. An analysis is provided of the various factors involved in the design of an electronically scanned TACAN antenna. The discussions in this paper serve as an introduction to a paper in this issue which describes the design, fabrication, test, and evaluation of one example of an experimental model of an electronically scanned cylindrical TACAN antenna array [1].
Keywords
Cylindrical arrays; Phased arrays; Radio navigation antennas; Aircraft navigation; Antenna measurements; Antennas and propagation; Azimuth; Frequency; Integrated circuit measurements; Lenses; Optical arrays; Satellite ground stations; Switches;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-926X
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TAP.1974.1140743
Filename
1140743
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