Diagnostics of the BIOMASS feed array prototype

Cecilia Cappellin, Sergey Pivnenko, Kennie Nybo Pontoppidan, E. Jorgensen, Peter Meincke

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    Abstract

    The 3D reconstruction algorithm is applied to the prototype feed array of the BIOMASS synthetic aperture radar, recently measured at the DTU-ESA Spherical Near-Field Antenna Test Facility in Denmark. Careful analysis of the measured feed array data has shown that the test support structure of the array has a dominant influence on the measured feed pattern. The 3D reconstruction is then applied to the feed array measured data, allowing the identification of the undesired currents induced on the feed support structure. The results of the diagnostics and the corresponding improvements of the feed pattern obtained by removal of the undesired currents are presented and discussed.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication7th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation : EUCAP 2013
    PublisherIEEE
    Publication date2013
    Pages4072 - 4073
    ISBN (Print)978-1-4673-2187-7
    Publication statusPublished - 2013
    Event7th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation - Swedish Exhibition and Congress Centre, Gothenburg, Sweden
    Duration: 8 Apr 201312 Apr 2013
    Conference number: 7
    https://www.eucap2013.org/

    Conference

    Conference7th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation
    Number7
    LocationSwedish Exhibition and Congress Centre
    Country/TerritorySweden
    CityGothenburg
    Period08/04/201312/04/2013
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    Keywords

    • Antenna diagnostics
    • Measurements
    • Uncertainty

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