Near-field testing of the 15-meter model of the hoop column antenna. Volume 2 : Near- and far-field plots for the LaRC feeds
- Author:
- Hoover, J.
- Published:
- Mar 1, 1986.
- Physical Description:
- 1 electronic document
- Additional Creators:
- Osborn, J.
Cencich, T.
Kefauver, N. - Access Online:
- hdl.handle.net
- Restrictions on Access:
- Unclassified, Unlimited, Publicly available.
- Summary:
- The technical results from near-field testing of the 15-meter model of the hoop column antenna at the Martin Marietta Denver Aerospace facility are described. The antenna consists of a deployable central column and a 15-meter hoop, stiffened by cable into a structure with a high tolerance repeatable surface and offset feed location. The surface has been configured to have four offset parabolic apertures, each about 6 meters in diameter, and is made of gold plated molybdenum wire mesh. Pattern measurements were made with feed systems radiating at frequencies of 7.73, 11.60, 2.27, 2.225, and 4.26 (all in GHz). This report (Volume II) gives the detailed patterns measured with the LaRC feeds (7.73, 11.60, 2.27, and 4.26 GHz). Volume I covers the testing from an overall viewpoint and contains information of generalized interest for testing large antennas, including the deployment of the antenna in the Martin Facility and the measurements to determine mechanical stability and trueness of the reflector surface, the test program outline, and a synopsis of antenna electromagnetic performance. A detailed listing of the antenna patterns are provided for the 2.225 Ghz feed in Volume III of this report.
- Collection:
- NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) Collection.
- Note:
- Document ID: 19860020405.
Accession ID: 86N29877.
MCR-85-640-VOL-2.
NAS 1.26:178060.
NASA-CR-178060. - Terms of Use and Reproduction:
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