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2013-01-03
Design and Performance of a k U-Band Rotman Lens Beamforming Network for Satellite Systems
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Ardavan Rahimian

    Mr. Ardavan Rahimian

    University of Birmingham

    UK

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Progress In Electromagnetics Research M, Vol. 28, 41-55, 2013
doi:10.2528/PIERM12111511 | Google Scholar

Abstract
This paper presents the novel theoretical design, CAD modeling, and performance analysis of a compact and reliable microwave beamforming network (MBFN) which has been developed based on the RF Rotman lens switched-beam steered array for operation in Ku frequency band. The objective of this investigation is to develop a passive beam steering microwave network device intended for the potential suitable use in satellite communications beam scanning electronically scanned arrays. A thorough Ku-band satellite microwave network system has been theoretically designed and simulated along with the analysis of its output RF characteristics. The antenna array feeding network is capable of multi-beams generation and wide-band operation in terms of the true-time-delay (TDD) and low dispersive properties in order to allow simultaneous operation of multiple RF beams. The Rotman lens demonstrates the potential appropriateness in order to develop a high-performance and well-established design for advanced satellite microwave systems, services, and devices.
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Ardavan Rahimian, "Design and Performance of a k U-Band Rotman Lens Beamforming Network for Satellite Systems," Progress In Electromagnetics Research M, Vol. 28, 41-55, 2013.
doi:10.2528/PIERM12111511
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