A dual-polarized array antena for on-the-move applications in Ku-band

Abstract

This paper describes a multilayer antenna panel for a low cost Ku-band Array Antenna for on-the-move applications. The LOCOMO satcom terminal is based on a dual and interchangeable linear polarized low-profile waveguide antenna with transmit/receive and H/V capability. Planar Horn array is used to attain dual linear-polarization working with orthomode transducer. High directivity and wide bandwidth impedance is provided. A demo array of 16 × 64 elements is designed, manufactured and tested with perfect performances, verifying the design.