Title :
Array antennas with zoom capability for satellites in highly elliptical orbits
Author :
Lewis, R.A. ; Guy, R.F.E. ; Griffin, J.M.
Author_Institution :
GEC-Marconi Res. Centre, Chelmsford, UK
Abstract :
The authors consider the performance of satellite antennas at five altitudes between 10635 km and 39105 km. A parametric study was undertaken to assess the optimum aperture size and sub-array configuration. The choice of antenna and array radiating element is discussed
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; microwave antenna arrays; satellite antennas; array antennas; array radiating element; highly elliptical orbits; optimum aperture size; parametric study; satellite antennas; sub-array configuration; zoom capability;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation, 1991. ICAP 91., Seventh International Conference on (IEE)
Conference_Location :
York
Print_ISBN :
0-85296-508-7
