Dual-frequency offset transreflector antennas

Abstract

The paper presents the results of computer simulation of the developed dual‑frequency antennas with a common radiating aperture, operating in the millimeter and centimeter wavelength range. The operation of antennas in the Kaand W‑bands is based on the well‑known dual reflector polarization rotating antennas constructing principles. The twistreflector of the considered antennas is combined with the radiation surface of the centimeter wavelength range (X‑band) waveguide‑slot array. Transreflector is made by offset scheme. For the Kaand X‑bandsantenna, the transreflector is a paraboloid of rotation part. In the case of the Wand X‑band antenna, the transreflector has a flat Fresnel zoned antenna structure. Computer simulation is based on the method of finite integrals, which provides a reliable result at an appropriately chosen sampling step. The calculated characteristics confirm the operability of the considered antenna options.