Abstract :
Anik-E is Telesat´s 5th generation of domestic communications satellites. While the earlier Anik satellites provided basically Canada only coverage at Ku-band, the Anik-E series will also provide cross border coverage on four channels at Ku-band frequencies. The coverage requirements are met by using three gridded, overlapped reflector antennas. Two of the antennas operate at Ku-band while the third operates at C-band. The function of the Anik-E spacecraft is discussed, and a description of the C-band and Ku-band antennas is provided. Antenna integration, alignment, and testing are also considered.<>
Keywords :
reflector antennas; satellite antennas; Anik-E spacecraft; C-band; Canada; Ku-band; SHF; antenna alignment; antenna farm; antenna integration; beamforming network; domestic communications satellites; reflector antennas; satellite antennas; testing; Artificial satellites; Bandwidth; Contracts; Feeds; Frequency; Phased arrays; Polarization; Reflector antennas; Space vehicles; Storage area networks;
