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Abstract
Computer simulation is a very active field in many branches of science. It allows for the prediction of the behavior of many systems without the cost and time of an actual experiment. In this paper, we describe a simulator of a dual-shaped paraboloidal reflector antenna and the use of it to assist in the alignment of the M1 flat mirror in a beam-waveguide (BWG) antenna (particularly DSS-55). The predicted correction was then corroborated by measurements in the field. The simulator generates the far field for a certain deviation of a feed placed at F1, and then the far field is translated to the aperture of the antenna by means of the holography data processing software. The simulations are guided by the data collected with the holography that are then compared to predict the M1 correction.
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- Volume
- 42-241
- Published
- May 15, 2025
- Pages
- 1–20
- File Size
- 1.9 MB