Abstract
An electronically scanned cylindrical array having a minimum number of active devices has been designed. A saving of over 3 to 1 in diode elements as compared to conventional approaches has been achieved. In addition to providing instantaneous positioning to any azimuth direction, a constant azimuth beamwidth for an elevation fan beam has been realized. Extremely low azimuth sidelobes are obtained, and a straightforward synthesis procedure can provide elevation aperture designs to meet typical elevation pattern requirements. A modified Myer geodesic lens combined with a diode sequencing switch for coarse steering and a phased matrix feed for fine steering form the basis of the system. Sum and difference patterns show virtually no variation with scan or elevation angle and an omni-pattern is also available. Detailed pattern calculations as well as measured data on prototypes of key elements of the system are presented to verify the feasibility of the approach.
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