Ku-band transmit phased array antenna for use in FSS communication systems

Author

Raby, S.A. ; Shimoda, R.Y. ; Heisen, P.T. ; Riemer, D.E. ; Blaser, B.L. ; Onorati, G.R.

Author_Institution

Boeing Phantom Works, Seattle, WA, USA

fYear

2000

fDate

2000

Firstpage

227

Lastpage

230

Abstract

Boeing has developed an active transmit phased array for use in the 14-14.5 GHz fixed satellite service (FSS) spectrum. The array consists of 254 actively controlled elements that radiate variable linear polarization. Measured boresight EIRP is 41 dBW with a beamwidth of 6°. Cross-polarization isolation is better than 25 dB at boresight. The antenna can track a satellite from a fixed or moving platform with angular tracking rates better than 30 degrees/sec and at grating lobe-free scan angles greater than 60° from zenith. The antenna, when used with Boeing´s commercially available 1515 element Ku-band receive array, provides mobile users a highly capable communications link utilizing geostationary FSS satellites

Keywords

active antenna arrays; antenna phased arrays; beam steering; electromagnetic wave polarisation; microwave antenna arrays; mobile satellite communication; satellite links; satellite tracking; transmitting antennas; 14 to 14.5 GHz; Boeing; FSS communication systems; Ku-band antenna; active array; communications link; fixed satellite service; geostationary satellites; mobile users; phased array antenna; satellite tracking; transmit antenna; variable linear polarization; Antenna arrays; Antenna measurements; Communication system control; Frequency selective surfaces; Gratings; Linear antenna arrays; Phased arrays; Polarization; Satellite antennas; Transmitting antennas;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Phased Array Systems and Technology, 2000. Proceedings. 2000 IEEE International Conference on

Conference_Location

Dana Point, CA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-6345-0

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PAST.2000.858946

Filename

858946