Title :
Mobile antenna developments in EADS astrium
Author :
Stirland, S.J. ; Brain, J.R.
Author_Institution :
Astrium Ltd, Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2AS, UK
Abstract :
Satellite communications in Ku- and Ka-bands are beginning to see increasing interest in active and semi-active antennas, because of the flexibility they provide compared with the conventional passive approach. For mobile communications in L and S-bands, on the other hand, active antennas have been mandatory for a number of years, because the accommodation of the additional reflectors which would be necessary for a passive antenna approach is impossible.
Keywords :
Antenna arrays; Frequency; Horn antennas; Mobile antennas; Mobile communication; Polarization; Reflector antennas; Satellite antennas; Space vehicles; Transmitting antennas;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation, 2006. EuCAP 2006. First European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Nice
Print_ISBN :
978-92-9092-937-6
DOI :
10.1109/EUCAP.2006.4584956
