Title :
An Adaptive Multiple-Beam Transmitter for Satellite Communications
Author :
Egami, Shunichiro ; Kawai, Makoto
Author_Institution :
NTT Electrical Communications Laboratories Japan
Abstract :
A multiple-beam satellite communications system that can adaptbeam power to varying beam traffic is proposed. A new type active-array fed, single reflector antenna design and an S band, 5-beamsystem concept including interbeam exchange are described. Basedon these concepts, a high EIRP multiple-beam system with trafficadaptability similar to a single-beam system is realized.
Keywords :
Adaptive arrays; Antenna arrays; Artificial satellites; Phased arrays; Satellite antennas; Satellite communication; Satellite ground stations; Time domain analysis; Transmitters; Transponders;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TAES.1987.313353