Title :
A multibeam phased array for aircraft
Author :
Gregorwich, Walt ; Hall, Robert A.
Author_Institution :
Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space Co. Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Abstract :
A “smart skins” multibeam phased array is described. By means of a microprocessor, the array scans electronically agile beams to simultaneously track four reentry vehicles in three-dimensional space. The array is designed for quick installation on and removal from a nondedicated C-130 aircraft
Keywords :
aircraft communication; aircraft instrumentation; antenna phased arrays; intelligent sensors; military communication; military equipment; missiles; mobile antennas; target tracking; C-130 aircraft; agile beams; aircraft; microprocessor; multibeam phased array; reentry vehicles tracking; smart skins; three-dimensional space; Aerospace electronics; Aircraft; Costs; Gain; Missiles; Phased arrays; Printed circuits; Satellite ground stations; Tail; Telemetry;
Conference_Titel :
Aerospace Applications Conference, 1996. Proceedings., 1996 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Aspen, CO
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3196-6
DOI :
10.1109/AERO.1996.495880
