DocumentCode
2279813
Title
Progress in optical Rotman beamformer technology
Author
Sparks, R.A.
Author_Institution
ANRO Eng. Inc., Maynard, MA, USA
fYear
2000
fDate
2000
Firstpage
357
Lastpage
360
Abstract
An historical overview of optical Rotman beamformer technology for phased array antennas is presented, beginning with the early developments and extending to the present. Several practical demonstrations confirm their utility in selected applications where continuous electronic scanning is not required. Integrated optic circuit implementations should permit significant size and weight reductions
Keywords
antenna feeds; antenna phased arrays; history; optical fibres; historical overview; integrated optic circuit; optical Rotman beamformer; size reductions; weight reductions; Array signal processing; Holographic optical components; Holography; Lenses; Optical arrays; Optical beams; Optical filters; Optical modulation; Optical signal processing; Phased arrays;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Phased Array Systems and Technology, 2000. Proceedings. 2000 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location
Dana Point, CA
Print_ISBN
0-7803-6345-0
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/PAST.2000.858974
Filename
858974
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