Title :
A Low-Cost Phased Array for Mobile Satellite Communications
Author :
Geissler, M. ; Böttcher, M. ; Gieron, R. ; Eube, M. ; Siatchoua, P.
Author_Institution :
IMST GmbH, Kamp-Lintfort
Abstract :
This paper describes an advanced concept for an electronically steerable antenna for mobile satellite communications. The antenna consists of eight stacked patches, mounted on a heptagonal surface. By switching between either single elements or combinations of two active elements hemispherical coverage can be reached. The realization of an inertial sensor system and an active power control makes the antenna suitable for worldwide L-band satellite communications. Typical applications for this antenna are boats, ships, trains and trucks.
Keywords :
antenna phased arrays; microstrip antennas; mobile satellite communication; active power control; eight stacked patches; electronically steerable antenna; heptagonal surface; inertial sensor system; low cost phased array; mobile satellite communications; worldwide L band satellite communications; Boats; Communication switching; L-band; Marine vehicles; Mobile antennas; Phased arrays; Power control; Satellite antennas; Satellite communication; Sensor systems; L-band; electronically steerable; phased array; satellite communication;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas, 2007. INICA '07. 2nd International ITG Conference on
Conference_Location :
Munich
Print_ISBN :
978-3-00-021643-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-3-00-021643-5
DOI :
10.1109/INICA.2007.4353951
