• DocumentCode
    1227421
  • Title

    A Phased Array for Space Applications

  • Author

    Pickens, R.A. ; Norton, W.L. ; Spencer, G.D.

  • Author_Institution
    Bendix Radio Division the Bendix Corporation Baltimore 4, Maryland
  • Volume
    1
  • Issue
    2
  • fYear
    1963
  • Firstpage
    314
  • Lastpage
    318
  • Abstract
    This paper briefly reviews the fundamentals of phased array operation. Array systems are categorized as preamplifier and post-amplifier beam-forming techniques. The relative advantages and disadvantages of each are discussed, as are considerations in space applications. Several exemplary array antenna configurations are also discussed. Particular comment is made on the principal environmental considerations, especially as related to the application of an array antenna.
  • Keywords
    Antenna arrays; Delay effects; Linear antenna arrays; Phased arrays; Preamplifiers; Propagation delay; Propulsion; Rockets; Signal to noise ratio; Space technology;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Aerospace, IEEE Transactions on
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    0536-1516
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/TA.1963.4319394
  • Filename
    4319394