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Low Profile antenna for Multi-Band (X, Ku, and Ka SATCOM) including potential option for Ku band Tactical Common Data Link (TCDL)
Navy SBIR FY2014.1
| Sol No.: |
Navy SBIR FY2014.1 |
| Topic No.: |
N141-015 |
| Topic Title: |
Low Profile antenna for Multi-Band (X, Ku, and Ka SATCOM) including potential option for Ku band Tactical Common Data Link (TCDL) |
| Proposal No.: |
N141-015-1106 |
| Firm: |
Pacific Antenna Systems
510 1st Ave. Unit 2502
San Diego, California 92101 |
| Contact: |
Daniel Gonzalez |
| Phone: |
(310) 463-7946 |
| Web Site: |
pasantennas.com |
| Abstract: |
There is currently a need for high data rate, dual frequency band airborne SATCOM communication with a very low profile antenna system to reduce drag, and footprint on the host aircraft fuselage. The need to switch frequency band without physical reconfiguration is essential given the evolving needs and geographic deployment regions in which our armed services have to operate. This proposal outlines the proposed Pacific Antenna Systems (PAS) effort to develop a very low profile, high bandwidth antenna system compatible with the requirements of the WGS satellite constellation and in accordance with the technical guidelines of MIL-STD-188-164B. The effort details the development of a high gain, highly efficient, X/Ka Band antenna which can be switched "on-the-fly" with no hardware reconfiguration. The antenna described shall be suitable for use in rotary wing or fixed wing aircraft. Additionally, the optional use of Ku Band SATCOM and the "Dual Mode" objective of a X\Ku\Ka SATCOM and Line of Sight TCDL shall be investigated during this proposed effort |
| Benefits: |
The applications for the Low Profile antenna system high gain, highly efficient, X/Ka Band antenna which can be switched "on-the-fly" with no hardware reconfiguration shall be suitable for use in most rotary wing or fixed wing aircraft applications. The potential benefit and cost savings of a multiband antenna could be realized by all branches of the US Department of Defense and possibly NATO countries. Additional interest could be from U.S Civil authorities and Border Patrol agencies |
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