DocumentCode
2443816
Title
WGS phased arrays support next generation DoD SATCOM capability
Author
Roper, Daniel H. ; Babiec, Walter E. ; Hannan, Daniel D.
Author_Institution
Boeing Satellite Syst., El Segundo, CA, USA
fYear
2003
fDate
14-17 Oct. 2003
Firstpage
82
Lastpage
87
Abstract
The Wideband Gapfiller Satellite (WGS) will provide unprecedented X-band user coverage flexibility with two digitally controlled multibeam phased array antennas. This paper describes the operational concept to show how arrays will provide a significant advance in operational flexibility and communications capability. The design and analysis methods are described to show the feasibility and maturity of the technology for this application, and potential for expanded use in future systems.
Keywords
antenna phased arrays; broadband antennas; multibeam antennas; satellite antennas; Department of Defense; Wideband Gapfiller Satellite; X-band user coverage flexibility; communications capability; multibeam phased array antennas; operational flexibility; Antenna arrays; Bandwidth; Broadband antennas; Communication system control; Frequency; Phased arrays; Power system modeling; Satellite antennas; Satellite communication; US Department of Defense;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Phased Array Systems and Technology, 2003. IEEE International Symposium on
Print_ISBN
0-7803-7827-X
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/PAST.2003.1256961
Filename
1256961
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