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A comparison of optical distribution and steering mechanisms for phased array antennas
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A comparison of optical distribution and steering mechanisms for phased array antennas

N.V Jespersen and P.R Herczfeld
1988 IEEE AP-S. International Symposium, Antennas and Propagation, v 1, pp 48-51
1988

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Antenna accessories Antenna arrays Beam steering Control systems Frequency synchronization Optical control Phased arrays Space technology Space vehicles System performance
Considerations currently being given to large phased-array antennas, particularly for spacecraft applications, make phased arrays an attractive target for fiber-optic applications. The authors explore some of the ways optical technology can be applied in the beam control aspect of phased-array antennas. They present a brief survey and comparison of emerging technologies and approaches. The aspects of phased-array design emphasized are frequency synchronization and beam steering. System performance and implementation aspects of both issues in fibre-optic control are addressed.< >

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