Characterization of an optically controlled phased array antenna

David A. Garafalo

doi:10.1117/12.277622

1 July 1997 Characterization of an optically controlled phased array antenna

David A. Garafalo

Proceedings Volume 3075, Photonic Processing Technology and Applications; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.277622
Event: AeroSense '97, 1997, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

An optically controlled phase array antenna was characterized at Rome Laboratories Newport Test Site. The wideband antenna has a 500 MHz bandwidth and a scan angle of minus 60 to plus 60 degrees. Five bit photonic time delay modules are the main reason for the large bandwidth capability. A conventional phased array antenna using electronic phase shifters would have on the order of a 50 MHz bandwidth. A wide bandwidth antenna such as this could be used to combine radar, communications and electronic warfare antennas into a single phased array antenna.

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David A. Garafalo "Characterization of an optically controlled phased array antenna", Proc. SPIE 3075, Photonic Processing Technology and Applications, (1 July 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.277622

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