Citation

Abstract

The new subreflector mount (quadripod) for the 64-meter to 70-meter antenna extension project was the result of many trial designs aimed at reducing RF spherical and plane wave blockage and minimizing structural weight while satisfying strength and natural frequency requirements. An optimum design emerged which has a gain improvement of 0.32 dB over the present 64-meter design. This article describes some of the trial designs made and the final optimum configuration selected.

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Volume
42-82
Published
August 15, 1985
Pages
24–30
File Size
325.1 KB