Title :
A Multiband Antenna for Satellite Communications on the Move
Author :
Targonski, Stephen D.
Author_Institution :
Lincoln Lab., MIT
Abstract :
The design of a multiband reflector antenna for an on-the-move satellite communications terminal is presented. This antenna was designed to operate with numerous modern and future military communications satellites, which in turn requires the antenna to be capable of operation at multiple frequencies and polarizations while maintaining high aperture efficiency. Several feed antenna concepts were developed to accomplish this task, and are discussed in detail. Multiple working prototypes based on this design have been realized, with excellent performance. Measured data of individual antenna components and the complete assembly is also included
Keywords :
electromagnetic wave polarisation; multifrequency antennas; reflector antenna feeds; satellite antennas; feed antenna concept; multiband antenna; polarization; reflector antenna; satellite communications terminal; Aperture antennas; Artificial satellites; Frequency; Military communication; Military satellites; Multifrequency antennas; Polarization; Reflector antennas; Satellite antennas; Satellite communication; Antenna feeds; military communication; millimeter wave antennas; reflector antennas; satellite communication;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TAP.2006.882177
