Global Patent Index - EP 0504552 A1

EP 0504552 A1 19920923 - Multi-mode beam forming networks for multi beam reflector antenna.

Title (en)

Multi-mode beam forming networks for multi beam reflector antenna.

Title (de)

Netzwerk zur Strahlformung für eine Mehrmoden-Mehrstrahl-Reflektorantenne.

Title (fr)

Réseau de formation de faisceaux pour une antenne multifaisceaux à modes multiples à réflecteur.

Publication

EP 0504552 A1 19920923 (EN)

Application

EP 92101034 A 19920123

Priority

IT RM910050 A 19910123

Abstract (en)

This invention concerns a partially overlapped beam antenna system, formed by a reflector, an array of radiating elements and a beam-forming network, all in a peculiar configuration which is the most innovative feature of this invention. The configuration consists of a double cascade which exploits all possible degrees of freedom applicable to the optimisation of the radiating element excitation coefficients. The optimisation of such coefficients in a multi-feed reflector system, with two or more overlapping beams, only the orthogonality of the exciters has to be ensured, each for its own coverage. This invention belongs to the electronic antenna field, with a particularly favourable application in space-borne platforms. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

H01Q 3/40

IPC 8 full level

H01Q 3/40 (2006.01); H01Q 25/00 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

H01Q 3/40 (2013.01); H01Q 25/007 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT DE FR GB NL SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0504552 A1 19920923; EP 0504552 B1 20011024; AT E207657 T1 20011115; DE 69232146 D1 20011129; DE 69232146 T2 20020711; IT 1244907 B 19940913; IT RM910050 A0 19910123; IT RM910050 A1 19920724

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 92101034 A 19920123; AT 92101034 T 19920123; DE 69232146 T 19920123; IT RM910050 A 19910123