PUBLISHER: Aviation & Defense Market Reports (A&D) | PRODUCT CODE: 1383258
PUBLISHER: Aviation & Defense Market Reports (A&D) | PRODUCT CODE: 1383258
Satellite antennas, also known as satellite dishes or parabolic antennas, are essential components of satellite communication systems. It receives and transmits signals between space satellites and ground stations or end-user terminals on Earth.
Satellite antennas are designed in such a way that they focus and direct electromagnetic waves to and from satellites, allowing for reliable communication, broadcasting, and data transmission.
Satellite antennas have a parabolic shape with a curved surface that reflects and focuses incoming signals to a single point known as the focal point. The parabolic shape contributes to high gain and directivity.
Satellite antennas have a parabolic shape with a curved surface that reflects and focuses incoming signals to a single point known as the focal point. The parabolic shape contributes to high gain and directivity. Satellite antennas are designed to operate in specific frequency bands, depending on the application and satellite system. C-band, Ku-band, Ka-band, and X-band are examples of common frequency bands. Each band has its own set of advantages and limitations, such as rain fade susceptibility and available bandwidth. Satellite antennas vary in size and diameter depending on the application and frequency band. Larger antennas have higher gain and better signal reception, making them ideal for long-distance communication or receiving weak signals.
For applications such as direct-to-home (DTH) television broadcasting, smaller antennas are used. The ability of an antenna to focus and amplify signals is referred to as gain. Higher gain antennas have a narrower beamwidth and are capable of receiving or transmitting signals over greater distances. The ability of an antenna to concentrate signals in a specific direction, improving signal strength and reducing interference, is referred to as directivity.