Title :
A 2 GHz, 18 and 29 GHz Pointing Mechanism for Satellites
Author_Institution :
GEC Research Laboratories, Marconi Research Centre, West Hanningfield Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8HN.
Abstract :
This paper deals with a study of the requirements for an RF linkage for use in a space-borne antenna pointing mechanism. The design of the rotating joints used within the pointing mechanism and their electrical performance is given.
Keywords :
Coaxial components; Couplings; Impedance; Inductors; Insertion loss; Low earth orbit satellites; Radio frequency; Satellite antennas; Tellurium; Vacuum breakdown;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference, 1985. 15th European
Conference_Location :
Paris, France
DOI :
10.1109/EUMA.1985.333557
