OPTICAL BEAM FORMING TECHNIQUES FOR PHASED-ARRAY ANTENNAS

被引:9
作者
BENJAMIN, R
SEEDS, AJ
机构
[1] Univ Coll London, London
关键词
PHASED ARRAY ANTENNAS; BEAM FORMING TECHNIQUES;
D O I
10.1049/ip-h-2.1992.0094
中图分类号
O43 [光学];
学科分类号
070207 ; 0803 ;
摘要
Following an outline of established optical techniques for the generation and distribution of reference and control signals for phased array antennas, two novel approaches are put forward: (i) a 'nondispersive prism', controlling agile single beams or monopulse patterns, and (ii) a 'lens fed model array', which can control multiple, independent antenna beams. The prospects of fibre-optic transmission for other functions in the array are also considered.
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页码:526 / 534
页数:9
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