Title :
A Multi-Channel Rotary Joint for Spacecraft Applications
Author :
Matthews, W. ; Ikemoto, M.A.
Author_Institution :
Philco-Ford Western Dev. Labs., Palo Alto, CA, USA
Abstract :
A four-channel coaxial rotary joint has been designed for transferring S- and X-band signals between a spinning satellite and a despun antenna system. Measurements show insertion losses under 0.5 dB, VSWR´s under 1.2, and inter-channel isolations exceeding 50 dB.
Keywords :
artificial satellites; inductors; waveguide transitions; S-band signal; X-band signal; despun antenna system; four-channel coaxial rotary joint; loss 5 dB; multichannel rotary joint; spacecraft applications; spinning satellite; Assembly; Coaxial components; Feeds; Friction; Impedance; Inductors; Machining; Space vehicles; Transformers; Waveguide transitions;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium, 1972 IEEE GMTT International
Conference_Location :
Arlington Heights, IL
DOI :
10.1109/GMTT.1972.1123030
