Title :
Antenna pattern measurement by satellite
Author_Institution :
U. S. Army Electronic Research and Development Lab., Fort Monmouth, NJ, USA
fDate :
3/1/1963 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The satellite 1959 IOTA (Explorer VII) which emitted a signal on 19.991 Mc was used to measure the radiation pattern of a large multiple-beam antenna array (ISCAN) when it passed over the array. The experience gained in the improvised tests is projected into future, well-instrumented pattern measurements by means of a satellite designed for this purpose. It appears that the "antenna calibration satellite" envisioned has definite merits as well as limitations.
Keywords :
Antenna measurements; Satellite applications; Aircraft; Antenna arrays; Antenna measurements; Antenna radiation patterns; Automatic testing; Directive antennas; Extraterrestrial measurements; Frequency; Receiving antennas; Satellite antennas;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TAP.1963.1137998
