Title :
Microwave holographic measurements of large reflector antennas in Russia
Author :
Kalinin, Andrey V.
Author_Institution :
Radiophys. Res. Inst., Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
Abstract :
The results of holographic correlational measurements of the characteristics of several large Russian reflector antennas are submitted. Similar measurements with subsequent adjustment of mirrors are necessary for successful use of these antennas in the various international projects. Some features are considered of measurements using the signals of natural radiosources and geostationary satellites. The automated setup developed in NIRFI for antenna measurements is given. The features of measurements executed on the 25 meter reflector antenna with signals of natural radiosources in the 10 cm range are considered. The techniques and results of the holographic measurements on one of the largest Russian mirror antennas in the deep space communication centre near Moscow are discussed
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; antenna testing; microwave antennas; microwave holography; microwave measurement; radiotelescopes; reflector antennas; 10 cm; 25 m; Russian reflector antennas; antenna characteristics; antenna measurements; automated setup; deep space communication; geostationary satellites; holographic correlational measurements; large reflector antennas; microwave holographic measurements; natural radiosources; Antenna measurements; Apertures; Extraterrestrial measurements; Holography; Microwave antennas; Microwave measurements; Mirrors; Reflector antennas; Satellite broadcasting; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference, 2000 Asia-Pacific
Conference_Location :
Sydney, NSW
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6435-X
DOI :
10.1109/APMC.2000.926119
