OMEGA La Reunion Antenna System: Modification and Validation Tests. Volume 1. Report Proper.

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Abstract:

Electronic measurements were performed on the La Reunion Omega Antenna System during the month of August 1978. The work was performed under NOSC project MP01538B10, with Megatek Corporation as contractor. The necessary connections to the antenna helix tuning coil were completed so that the station can now operate on 11.050 kHz. The total antenna system resistance was measured and found to compare favorably with original measurements made in 1975. An analysis was made of optimum gear ratios to use with the variometers used to keep the antenna system tuned. The electrical height of the antenna was found to be 163 metres for 10.2 kHz and to increase slightly with frequency to 170 metres at 13.6 kHz. The antenna system efficiency varies with frequency from 8 to 13.8. The station can easily radiate the designed 10 kW power. Author

Author(s):
Hanselman, J. C.
Author Organization(s):
MEGATEK CORP SAN DIEGO CA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Supplementary Note:
See also Volume 2, AD-A082 684. DOI: 10.21236/ADA082683
Pagination:
0104

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NOSC-TR-484-VOL-1
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00123-78-C-0043
Monitor Series:
TR-484-VOL-1
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics; Quantum Science and Computing
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*DIPOLE ANTENNAS, *OMEGA NAVIGATION, MODIFICATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Keyword(s):
La Reunion Station, Validation, Electrical height, Variometers, LPN NOSC MP01538B10
Report Date:
1979 Jul 10