Title :
Development of an Electronic Beam Squint Tracking Controller
Author :
Hawkins, G.J. ; Railton, C.T. ; Collins, M.T.
Author_Institution :
Centre for Communications Research, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.BS8 1TR
Abstract :
The emergence of the Electronic Beam Squint (EBS) satellite tracking technique offers the possibility of low-cost, high performance systems suitable for earth station, maritime and satellite terminals. In this paper, following an introduction to the EBS scheme, a PC-based EBS tracking controller will be described along with results demonstrating the tracking performance of the system when combined with a 5.5m offset reflector. Finally, plans for future development will be outlined and conclusions drawn regarding the success of the work described.
Keywords :
Antenna feeds; Antenna measurements; Control systems; Costs; Data acquisition; Directive antennas; Frequency; Optical coupling; Satellite ground stations; Signal processing;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference, 1990. 20th European
Conference_Location :
Budapest, Hungary
DOI :
10.1109/EUMA.1990.336303
