Conference paper
System Architecture of MMIC-Based Large Aperture Arrays for Space Applications Prepared for O-E/LASE '87-Optoelectronics and Laser sponsored by the Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers
01 Jan 1987
Abstract
The persistent trend to use millimeter-wave frequencies for satellite communications presents the challenge to design large-aperture phased arrays for space applications. These arrays, which comprise 100 to 10,000 elements, are now possible due to the advent of lightwave technology and the availability of monolithic microwave integrated circuits. In this paper, system aspects of optically controlled array design are studied. In particular, two architectures for a 40 GHz array are outlined, and the main system-related issues are examined: power budget, synchronization in frequency and phase, and stochastic effects.
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- Title
- System Architecture of MMIC-Based Large Aperture Arrays for Space Applications Prepared for O-E/LASE '87-Optoelectronics and Laser sponsored by the Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers
- Creators
- Peter R Herczfeld - Drexel University, Electrical and Computer EngineeringMoshe KamR. R KunathK. B Bhasin
- Publisher
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Resource Type
- Conference paper
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Identifiers
- 991022048716304721