Citation
Abstract
Development of the polarization diverse S-band (PDS) feed cone that is used on the DSS 14 210-ft-diam antenna tricone is described. The PDS system integrates the knowledge gained in two previous feed system developments and provides a highly flexible microwave front end. Right-handed circular polarization, lefthanded circular polarization, and orthogonal linear polarizations are available on low-noise listen-only or diplexed channels. Additionally, a research and development radar capability for 500-kW continuous-wave power is provided. The system further provides manual or automatic servo tracking of the position angle of received linear polarization, which will be used for radio science purposes.
Details
- Volume
- I
- Published
- February 15, 1971
- Pages
- 66–72
- File Size
- 4.5 MB