Title :
TDRSS spacecraft antenna farm
Author :
Wong, G.G. ; Hamada, S.J. ; Low, P.W.
Author_Institution :
TRW Electron. Syst. Group, Redondo Beach, CA, USA
Abstract :
The key features of the TDRSS (tracking and data relay satellite system) antennas are presented. Descriptions are given of the multiple-access antenna, the two single-access antennas, the space-to-ground link antenna, and the omni antenna. Integration and tests are also discussed.<>
Keywords :
reflector antennas; satellite antennas; TDRSS spacecraft; antenna farm; antenna integration; multiple-access antenna; omni antenna; reflector antennas; satellite antennas; single-access antennas; space-to-ground link antenna; testing; tracking and data relay satellite system; Artificial satellites; Feeds; Frequency; Helical antennas; K-band; NASA; Relays; Ribs; Space vehicles; Spirals;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1989. AP-S. Digest
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA, USA
DOI :
10.1109/APS.1989.134732
