Title :
Antenna technology for wireless communications
Author :
Perini, Patrick L.
Author_Institution :
US West Adv. Technol., Boulder, CO, USA
Abstract :
This paper discusses antenna technologies for wireless communications and specifically those technologies which will enhance link performance and reduce the visual impact of the antenna tower. A brief discussion of the importance of antenna technology transfer from the aerospace/defense sector is made. Antenna technology for wireless communications is categorized into Smart Antenna Systems and Antenna Aperture Technology. Smart antenna technology is described in terms of the two most common approaches: Fixed Multiple Beam Antennas and Adaptive Arrays. Antenna aperture technology introduces concepts of stealth antennas and tower top amplifier implementation. Antenna gain and diversity concepts are also presented
Keywords :
adaptive antenna arrays; multibeam antennas; telecommunication control; Adaptive Arrays; aerospace/defense sector; antenna aperture technology; antenna technology; antenna technology transfer; fixed multiple beam antennas; link performance; smart antenna; stealth antennas; tower top amplifier implementation; visual impact; wireless communication; Adaptive arrays; Antenna feeds; Aperture antennas; Communications technology; Diversity reception; Feedback; Paper technology; Receiving antennas; Space technology; Wireless communication;
Conference_Titel :
Aerospace Conference, 1997. Proceedings., IEEE
Conference_Location :
Snowmass at Aspen, CO
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3741-7
DOI :
10.1109/AERO.1997.574276
