Wideband Aeronautical SATCOM Antenna Technology

2015 
We describe the evolution, key design trades and development of aircraft provisions (radome, mounting systems) for high-profile wideband aeronautical SATCOM antennas at Ku and Ka bands. We also discuss emerging low-profile antenna technologies, including our internal development of affordable SiGe active phased array technology. We compare performance between high and low antennas and conclude that low-profile antennas can provide adequate performance for the single-aisle aircraft market.
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