Title :
The added value of array antennas to land-based MILSATCOMS
Author :
Smith, Alan C. ; Skilton, Peter J.
Author_Institution :
R. Signals & Radar Establ., Satellite Commun. Centre, Defford, UK
Abstract :
Land-based, transportable, military satellite communications antennas, at SHF, have reflector geometries which employ single feeds and manual steering. Using array techniques enables the expansion of antenna performance, principally in terms of beam tailoring, beam steering, spatial interference rejection, ease of use and the formation of multiple beams. The authors identify those techniques which are relevant to low- and medium-gain antennas, for transportable, quick-reaction SATCOMS
Keywords :
antenna arrays; antenna feeders; antenna reflectors; military systems; satellite relay systems; SHF; antenna performance; array antennas; array techniques; beam steering; beam tailoring; land-based MILSATCOMS; low-gain antennas; manual steering; medium-gain antennas; military satellite communications antennas; multiple beams; reflector geometries; single feeds; spatial interference rejection;
Conference_Titel :
Electronically Scanned Antennas, IEE Colloquium on
Conference_Location :
London
