PHASED ARRAY ANTENNA DEVELOPMENT

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Abstract:

The ability to rapidly scan a highly directive antenna beam has been made possible by recent advances in the art of microwave phase shifting. This report describes an experimental C-band phased array antenna. The antenna is composed of eight subarrays which may be arranged in several configurations to investigate the effects of a full array. Each subarray contains a reactive power divider, 48 ferrite phase shifters and their electronic drivers, and a radiating structure. The radiating structure has been designed to provide some compensation for impedance variation with scanning. The design and fabrication of the components are discussed in detail, and test results of the array are presented and analyzed.

Author(s):
Frank, J.
Author Organization(s):
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIV LAUREL MD APPLIED PHYSICS LAB
Descriptive Note:
Technical memo.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0656888
Pagination:
0179

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
APL-TG-882
Contract/Grant Number(s):
NOW-62-0604
Monitor Series:
DARPA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_3.2_Engagement
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics; Cyber; Quantum Science and Computing; 5G
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*PHASED ARRAYS, PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING), EFFICIENCY, GAIN, ANTENNA RADIATION PATTERNS, FERRITES, C BAND, ANTENNA FEEDS, PHASE SHIFT CIRCUITS, STANDING WAVE RATIOS, POWER DIVIDERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Keyword(s):
DESIGN
Report Date:
1967 Mar 01