Title :
Present and future R&T development in CNES for Microwave radiometer
Author :
Goldstein, C. ; Trier, M. ; Maestrini, A. ; Orlhac, J.-C.
Author_Institution :
CNES, Toulouse
Abstract :
The paper describes CNES R&T activities in terms of radiofrequency radiometric equipment. K and Ka band direct detection receivers developed with EADS Astrium use the UMS PH 25 foundry technology. Two applications on spatial microwave radiometers are shown. In the continuity of this action, activities are led on "LNA in front" receivers at 150 and 183 GHz. In parallel, activities on Schottky diode based receiver are led with Observatoire de Paris on MMIC integrated design
Keywords :
MMIC; Schottky diodes; geophysical equipment; radiometers; research and development; CNES R&T development; K band direct detection receiver; Ka band direct detection receiver; MMIC integrated design; Schottky diode based receiver; UMS PH 25 foundry technology; radiofrequency radiometric equipment; spatial microwave radiometers; Filters; MMICs; Microwave radiometry; Noise figure; Noise level; Radio frequency; Radiofrequency amplifiers; Schottky diodes; Space technology; Temperature sensors;
Conference_Titel :
IEEE MicroRad, 2006
Conference_Location :
SanJuan
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9417-8
DOI :
10.1109/MICRAD.2006.1677063
