Title :
Innovative phased array antenna for maritime satellite communications
Author :
Geissler, M. ; Woetzel, F. ; Bottcher, M. ; Korthoff, S. ; Lauer, A. ; Eube, M. ; Gieron, R.
Author_Institution :
IMST GmbH, Lintfort
Abstract :
This paper describes an innovative phased array antenna for maritime satellite communications. The antenna consists of a near spherical aperture with 26 radiating elements that allow very good hemispherical coverage and a nearly constant gain down to very low elevation angles. The antenna is suitable for L-band satellite systems like Inmarsat or Thuraya.
Keywords :
antenna phased arrays; antenna radiation patterns; broadband antennas; marine communication; mobile satellite communication; L-band satellite system; antenna radiating element; innovative phased array antenna; maritime satellite communication; mobile broadband communication; spherical aperture; Antenna arrays; Aperture antennas; L-band; Marine vehicles; Mobile communication; Phased arrays; Reflector antennas; Satellite antennas; Satellite broadcasting; Satellite communication;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation, 2009. EuCAP 2009. 3rd European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Berlin
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4753-4
Electronic_ISBN :
978-3-00-024573-2
