Title :
Reflector Options for MIRANdA (Australian SKA Pathfinder)
Author :
Granet, C. ; Kot, J.S. ; Forsyth, A.R. ; Kesteven, M.J. ; Hay, Stuart G. ; O´Sullivan, J.D.
Author_Institution :
CSIRO ICT Centre, Epping, NSW
Abstract :
The reflector options for MIRANdA (Australian SKA pathfinder) are discussed. The original proposal of using prime-focus 12 m-diameter dishes is compared to dual- reflector options in terms of performance, mechanical suitability and cost.
Keywords :
antenna arrays; reflector antennas; Australian SKA pathfinder; MIRANdA; reflector antenna; square kilometre array; Cassegrain; FPA; Reflector; SKA; Schwarzschild;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation, 2007. EuCAP 2007. The Second European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Edinburgh
Print_ISBN :
978-0-86341-842-6
