A Vertical Sundial as a DBS Antenna

In recent years, the Direct Broadcasting Satellite (DBS) system has induced the widespread use of dish installations in Italy, even in ancient cities and in areas of particular value. In many cases, they have compromised the beauty of the buildings and in some cities the uncontrolled installation of...

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Published in:IEEE antennas and wireless propagation letters 2006, Vol.5 (1), p.442-445
Main Authors: Tascone, R., Olivieri, A., Peverini, O.A., Virone, G., Orta, R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antenna
Buildings
Cities and towns
Dielectrics
Direct Broadcasting Satellite (DBS)
Microstrip antenna arrays
Microstrip antennas
microwaves
Multimedia communication
offset reflector
Polarization
Receiving antennas
Satellite antennas
Satellite broadcasting
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Summary:In recent years, the Direct Broadcasting Satellite (DBS) system has induced the widespread use of dish installations in Italy, even in ancient cities and in areas of particular value. In many cases, they have compromised the beauty of the buildings and in some cities the uncontrolled installation of such antennas has been forbidden. This letter suggests an answer to this problem, as it proposes a low-cost solution which makes the antenna integration with the existing environment easier. An example is presented, where the proposed configuration, consisting of a tailor-made offset reflector, has been used to realize a vertical sundial. The antenna radiation patterns and the electrical characteristics are also reported
ISSN:1536-1225
1548-5757
DOI:10.1109/LAWP.2006.885011