DocumentCode
67152
Title
Communication satellite antenna testing
Author
Dybdal, Robert B.
Volume
18
Issue
3
fYear
2015
fDate
Jun-15
Firstpage
28
Lastpage
33
Abstract
Communication satellite systems necessarily require multi-disciplinary tests to assure and maintain effective system operation. This overview summarizes the overall testing for satellite communication systems and describes the subset of antenna and antenna-related testing in particular. Antenna test requirements address both RF and environmental specifications that include both launch and on-orbit extremes for space systems and wind and climate conditions for ground systems. In addition to characterizing antenna performance, other system test requirements have antenna- related measurements and test requirements.
Keywords
antenna testing; satellite antennas; RF specifications; antenna performance; antenna test requirements; communication satellite antenna testing; environmental specifications; Antenna accessories; Antenna measurements; Meteorology; Radio frequency; Satellite antennas; Satellite communication; Testing;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Instrumentation & Measurement Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1094-6969
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MIM.2015.7108395
Filename
7108395
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