Title :
Antenna tolerance theory—A review
Author_Institution :
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lexington, Mass.
fDate :
4/1/1966 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The theoretical basis of antenna tolerance theory is reviewed. Formulas are presented for the axial loss of gain and the pattern degradation as a function of the reflector surface rms error and the surface spatial correlation. Methods of determining these quantities by astronomical or ground-based electrical measurements are described. Correlation between the theoretical predictions and the performance of actual large antenna structures is presented.
Keywords :
Antenna measurements; Antenna radiation patterns; Antenna theory; Apertures; Extraterrestrial measurements; Lighting; Optical surface waves; Pattern analysis; Phase distortion; Wavelength measurement;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1966.4784
