Title :
FLAPS: conformal phased reflecting surfaces
Author_Institution :
Malibu Res. Associates, Calabasas, CA, USA
Abstract :
A technology applicable to the reflector antenna field is introduced. FLAPS (flat parabolic surface) allows the use of low-cost fabrication techniques to perform various collimating reflector functions, independently of any specific geometric shape, such as would be required with conventional reflectors. The various elements of control afforded by FLAPS technology allow versatile operation in a variety of simultaneous applications not normally compatible with conventional reflector designs
Keywords :
antenna phased arrays; reflector antennas; FLAPS; collimating reflector functions; conformal phased reflecting surfaces; flat parabolic surface; low-cost fabrication techniques; phased arrays; reflector antenna; Antenna arrays; Costs; Dielectric substrates; Dipole antennas; Electromagnetic scattering; Fabrication; Phased arrays; Radio frequency; Reflector antennas; Space technology;
Conference_Titel :
Radar Conference, 1991., Proceedings of the 1991 IEEE National
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-87942-629-2
DOI :
10.1109/NRC.1991.114725
