Title :
Feed cluster synthesis from focal field distribution
Author :
Courtonne, V. ; Dusseux, T. ; Brunet, P.
Author_Institution :
Alcatel Espace, Toulouse, France
Abstract :
Reflector antennas with cluster of feeds are the most commonly used system in satellite communications. The authors present an alternative method for synthesizing the cluster (the amplitude and phase distribution plus the location of the horns) from the knowledge of fields in the focal regions of the reflector, corresponding to the desired contoured beam. The design method presented has proved to be very efficient and considerably simplifies feed cluster synthesis. It can be applied to any form of reflector and any kind of horn. Horn size can also be optimized during the process.<>
Keywords :
antenna feeders; horn antennas; optimisation; reflector antennas; satellite antennas; feed cluster synthesis; focal field distribution; horn; optimisation; reflector antennas; satellite communications; Antenna feeds; Current distribution; Electromagnetic fields; Erbium; Geometry; Magnetic fields; Optimization methods; Process design; Reflector antennas; Satellite antennas;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1992. AP-S. 1992 Digest. Held in Conjuction with: URSI Radio Science Meeting and Nuclear EMP Meeting., IEEE
Conference_Location :
Chicago, IL, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0730-5
DOI :
10.1109/APS.1992.222016
