LOW-WINDLOAD SATELLITE ANTENNA

摘要

A satellite communications antenna (2) includes a low windload reflector (10) so that the antenna (2) may be used on high windload locations, such as on a ship (4). The reflector (10) has a support structure which includes a grid like structure having relatively large apertures therein to allow wind to pass therethrough. The reflector (10) further includes reflective radiators, such as dipoles (44), mounted to the support structure for focusing at least one desired frequency of operation. The reflector (10) is also formed in component parts for easy assembly/disassembly should it be necessary to deploy the system elsewhere.