Citation:Aerospace Conference, 2011 IEEE, On page(s): 1 - 10, Volume: Issue: , 5-12 March 2011, doi: 10.1109/AERO.2011.5747318
Abstract:
The U.S. design concept for the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) program is based on utilizing a large number of small-diameter dish antennas in the 12 to 15 meter diameter range. The Technology Development Project (TDP) is planning to design and build the first of these antennas to provide a demonstration of the technology and a solid base on which to estimate costs. The latest considerations for selecting both the optics and feed design are presented.