Accession Number:

ADP003512

Title:

RF Design and Performance of a Multibeam, Multiband Antenna,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

GTE COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTS CORP NEEDHAM HEIGHTS MA COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS DIV

Personal Author(s):

• Blaisdell,L.
• Carrillo,S.
• Gelman,H.

Report Date:

1984-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

25.0

Abstract:

This paper presents results of a Multibeam Antenna Design Study performed for the US Army Satellite Communications Agency, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, under Contract No. DAAB07-79-G-6231. The RF design and performance of a multibeam, multiband offset parabolic torus antenna for satellite communications earth terminal applications are described. Author

Descriptors:

• *Multiple beam antennas
• *Frequency bands
• *Parabolic antennas
• *Synchronous satellites
• Artificial satellites
• Communication equipment
• Radiofrequency
• Army operations
• New Jersey

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Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE