Title :
Applications of optics in arrays
Author_Institution :
NASA Lewis Res. Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
fDate :
June 28 1993-July 2 1993
Abstract :
NASA Lewis has been involved in the development of optical technologies to enable the implementation of millimeter-wave array antennas. The focus of the Lewis research has been in the areas of fiber optic control and RF signal distribution to support MMIC (monolithic microwave integrated circuits) array designs, and the development of optically processed beam forming networks. The development of these optical technologies is being pursued in an effort to enable millimeter-wave communication antenna systems which are limited by the signal distribution systems and antenna system architectures currently available.<>
Keywords :
MMIC; millimetre wave antenna arrays; MMIC; RF signal distribution; communication antenna systems; fiber optic control; millimeter-wave array antennas; monolithic microwave integrated circuits; optical technologies; optically processed beam forming networks; Antenna arrays; Integrated circuit technology; MMICs; Millimeter wave communication; Millimeter wave integrated circuits; Millimeter wave technology; NASA; Optical arrays; Optical beams; Space technology;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1993. AP-S. Digest
Conference_Location :
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1246-5
DOI :
10.1109/APS.1993.385486
