Title :
A large-scale phased array antenna
Author :
Takano, Takeshi ; Saegusa, Kenji ; Hosono, Hideo
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. Eng., Nihon Univ., Funabashi, Japan
Abstract :
This paper describes a solar power satellite system as an application of a large-scaled phased array antenna. Key technologies are extracted, and their solutions are presented. Consequently, a paradigm shift from a-la-carte production to mass-production is pointed out.
Keywords :
antenna phased arrays; antenna radiation patterns; baluns; satellite antennas; solar power satellites; a-la-carte production; imbedded balun; large-scale phased array antenna; mass-production; phase compensation; radiating elements; solar power satellite system; subarray assembly; Arrays; Dipole antennas; Phased arrays; Satellite antennas; Satellite broadcasting; Satellites; imbedded balun; large-scale; multiple folding; partial drive; phase compensation; phased array antenna; satellite system; space solar power; subarray assembly;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave and Photonics (ICMAP), 2013 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Dhanbad
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-2176-8
DOI :
10.1109/ICMAP.2013.6733450
