Lincoln laboratory has developed two circularly polarized vhf antenna systems for use on spin-stabilized satellites. Both are described, and test results are discussed. One is a low-gain (3-db) antenna with omnidirectional coverage in the equatorial plane. the second is a highgain (10-db) antenna with a despun beam electronically scanned to always be earth directed. Development of the component dipole and slot array elements is explained, and performance data are given for the final flight configuration.
Vhf antenna systems for spin-stabilized satellites
IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation ; AP-17 , 4 ; 443-451
1969
9 Seiten, 6 Quellen
Article (Journal)
English
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