Alignment of Tactical Tropo Antennas.

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Abstract:

Alignment problems of parabolic reflector antennas for troposcatter radio communications are analyzed. Defects of previous alignment techniques are delineated and a new technique for automatic antenna alignment is presented. Keywords Communications, Troposphere, Parabolic Reflector Antenna, and Antenna Alignment.

Author(s):
Bradley, Philip A.
Author Organization(s):
ROME AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER GRIFFISS AFB NY
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept. Mar 83-Dec 84,
Pagination:
0094

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RADC-TR-86-96
Task Number(s):
21
Project Number(s):
4519
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance
Modernization Areas:
Space; Cyber; Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Sensors
Descriptor(s):
*ALIGNMENT, *PARABOLIC ANTENNAS, METHODOLOGY, AUTOMATION, ANTENNAS, COMMUNICATION AND RADIO SYSTEMS, TROPOSPHERE, TROPOSPHERIC SCATTER COMMUNICATIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Radio Communications
Keyword(s):
Radio antennas
Report Date:
1986 Jul 01