Title :
Applications of photonic technology to phased array antennas
Author :
Tang, R. ; Popa, A. ; Lee, J.J.
Author_Institution :
Hughes Aircraft Co., Fullerton, CA, USA
Abstract :
The photonic features that can benefit the system performance of airborne and ground-based array antennas are enumerated. It is pointed out that the wide instantaneous bandwidth is probably the most attractive characteristic, holding great promise for performance improvement of future radar, communication, and electronic warfare systems. The impact of photonic technology on the array architecture design is discussed. The development of a dual-band transmit array (X-band and L-band) controlled by a time shift beamforming network is considered.<>
Keywords :
antenna phased arrays; electronic warfare; microwave antenna arrays; optical communication equipment; optical links; radar systems; telecommunication systems; L-band; X-band; airborne antennas; array architecture design; communication systems; dual-band transmit array; electronic warfare systems; ground based antennas; instantaneous bandwidth; phased array antennas; photonic technology; radar systems; system performance; time shift beamforming network; Antenna arrays; Bandwidth; Communication system control; Dual band; Electronic warfare; L-band; Phased arrays; Photonics; Radar antennas; System performance;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1990. AP-S. Merging Technologies for the 90's. Digest.
Conference_Location :
Dallas, TX, USA
DOI :
10.1109/APS.1990.115219
