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Mechanically-steered disk antenna for mobile satellite serviceThis paper describes a low-profile disk antenna for vehicular mounting that accommodates L-Band (1525-1660.5 MHz) mobile satellite service requirements. The antenna uses a rotatable printed circuit array mechanically-steered in azimuth via an external tracking system. A shaped elevation beam inherent to the antenna design provides continuous coverage with a minimum gain of 9 dBic between elevation angles of 25-degrees and 60-degrees measured above the horizon. A brief background on the theory, design, and performance for this antenna is discussed.
Document ID
19960022511
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
McCarrick, Charles D.
(Seavey Engineering Associates, Inc. Cohasset, MA United States)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1995
Publication Information
Publication: Proceedings of the Fourth International Mobile Satellite Conference (IMSC 1995)
Subject Category
Communications And Radar
Accession Number
96N25465
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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