Title :
A Reconfigurable Satellite Reflector Antenna
Author :
Clarricoats, P.J.B. ; Hai, Z ; Brown, R.C. ; Poulton, G.T. ; Crone, G.A.E.
Abstract :
The paper describes a means to change the coverage zone of a spacecraft antenna by reconfiguration of the reflector surface. By using a realistic model for an offset mesh reflector, reconfiguration is successfully demonstrated for the case of two future INTELSAT regional beams. Suggestions are made concerning both the mesh characteristics and the means by which it might be controlled.
Keywords :
Communication system control; Educational institutions; Manufacturing; Optical surface waves; Physical optics; Reflector antennas; Satellite antennas; Satellite broadcasting; Shape; Space vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference, 1988. 18th European
Conference_Location :
Stockholm, Sweden
DOI :
10.1109/EUMA.1988.333859
