Title :
A Broad-Band Spherical Satellite Antenna
Author :
Riblet, Henry B.
Author_Institution :
Applied Physics Lab., The Johns Hopkins University, Silver Spring, Md.
fDate :
4/1/1960 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The design criteria and results of the design of a broad-band spherical antenna are discussed. The parameters of design and their effect on radiation patterns are briefly investigated. The particular antenna was developed from an equiangular spiral slot plotted on a plane and then projected on the surface of a sphere. Attention is given to problems of isolation and matching when the antenna is used for multifrequency operation. The particular antenna discussed is being used in the TRANSIT satellite program.
Keywords :
Antenna accessories; Antenna radiation patterns; Dipole antennas; Frequency; Horn antennas; Satellite antennas; Senior members; Shape; Slot antennas; Spirals;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IRE
DOI :
10.1109/JRPROC.1960.287439
