Title :
Electronically Tracking Antenna System for Satellite Reception
Author :
Kalliomaki, K. ; Tiuri, M.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Elec. Engrg., University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.
fDate :
5/1/1970 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This correspondence describes a novel electronically tracking antenna system for satellite reception in the VHF range. The "hedgehog" antenna consists of several antennas directed in different directions to cover the whole sky. An electronic switch, controlled by the satellite receiver, connects the receiver to the antenna from which the desired satellite signal is obtained. This system is especially suitable for unmanned reliable receiving stations if an antenna gain of the order of 10 dB is enough.
Keywords :
Automatic control; Directive antennas; Low pass filters; Pulse amplifiers; Receiving antennas; Satellite antennas; Signal to noise ratio; Switches; Switching circuits; Voltage control;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TAES.1970.310046
