Authors: Antoine Roederer
Source: FERMAT, Volume 8, Article 2, Mar Apr., 2015
Abstract: This is an update of an invited "Retirement from ESA” paper presented at the 30th ESA Antenna Workshop, in ESTEC, Noordwijk in May 2008. Some highlights of 50 years of Antenna Engineering, of which 35 with ESA, are reviewed with emphasis on R&D and innovation. The paper focuses on some new concepts that were successfully demonstrated, developed in industry and used for real projects. Conclusions include some possible lessons learned and trends for the future.
Index Terms:Antennas, Satellite antennas, Multibeam antennas, Reflector antennas, Antenna Beam forming.
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50 Years of Antenna R&D: Highlights and Some Lessons Learned