Title :
Optical beam forming and steering for phased-array antenna
Author_Institution :
Opt. Technol. Lab., COMSAT Lab., Clarksburg, MD, USA
Abstract :
Application of photonics in beam forming and steering for phased-array antennas is addressed in this paper. The feasibility of photonics in space communications systems centers around the basic issues such as the need for photonics and derived benefits, overall performance, and complexity and cost of implementation. Several optical beam forming and steering payloads are assessed for their capability and technology feasibility. Also included are the results of demonstrated proof-of-concept (POC) schemes
Keywords :
antenna phased arrays; antenna radiation patterns; array signal processing; optical communication equipment; space communication links; complexity; cost; optical beam forming; optical beam steering; performance; phased-array antenna; photonics; proof-of-concept; space communications systems; Artificial satellites; High speed optical techniques; Optical beams; Optical signal processing; Phased arrays; Photonics; Radio frequency; Radiofrequency amplifiers; Satellite antennas; Space technology;
Conference_Titel :
Telesystems Conference, 1993. 'Commercial Applications and Dual-Use Technology', Conference Proceedings., National
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1325-9
DOI :
10.1109/NTC.1993.293018
