Optically Derived Signal Set For Phased Array Antennas

M. G. Parent; L. Goldberg; P. D. Stilwell Jr.

doi:10.1117/12.942058

25 November 1987 Optically Derived Signal Set For Phased Array Antennas

M. G. Parent, L. Goldberg, P. D. Stilwell Jr.

Proceedings Volume 0827, Real-Time Signal Processing X; (1987) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.942058
Event: 31st Annual Technical Symposium on Optical and Optoelectronic Applied Sciences and Engineering, 1987, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

An optical system is described which provides a set of microwave signals to be applied to elements in a phased array employing solid state TR modules. The set is globally controlled by two sinusoids to permit beam formation in the 2D angle space of the antenna for both transmission and reception. Experimental results are shown. The basic conceptual design is described in terms of lightwave components which is extended to monopulse beam formation and wideband waveform beam steering which counteracts the intrinsic dispersion of arrays.

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M. G. Parent, L. Goldberg, and P. D. Stilwell Jr. "Optically Derived Signal Set For Phased Array Antennas", Proc. SPIE 0827, Real-Time Signal Processing X, (25 November 1987); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.942058

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