DocumentCode
1605450
Title
Limitations of scanning arrays for space
Author
Lynch, David, Jr.
Author_Institution
DL Sci. Inc., Henderson, NV
fYear
2009
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
5
Abstract
This paper applies transmission line notions to the limitations of the power and RF distribution infrastructure in large space based arrays. It shows that using a relatively small AESA to feed a reflector may be a better choice for many space borne radar applications.
Keywords
active antenna arrays; electromagnetic wave scattering; reflector antenna feeds; scanning antennas; spaceborne radar; transmission lines; AESA; RF distribution infrastructure; active electronic scanning array; large space-based scanning array; power distribution infrastructure; reflector antenna feeds; space borne radar application; transmission line notion; Delay effects; Feeds; Optical arrays; Optical filters; Optical receivers; Phase shifters; Propagation delay; Spaceborne radar; Tiles; USA Councils;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Radar Conference, 2009 IEEE
Conference_Location
Pasadena, CA
ISSN
1097-5659
Print_ISBN
978-1-4244-2870-0
Electronic_ISBN
1097-5659
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/RADAR.2009.4976925
Filename
4976925
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