Geodesic Dome Phased-Array Antenna Demonstrates TT and C Capacity: "An Advanced Technology Demonstration pursuing sophisticated communications support for overtaxed Air Force Satellite Control Network assets took a giant step forward, proving an advanced antenna's capacity to establish multiple, simultaneous, dual-band (L-band and S-band) transmit and receive contacts for satellite telemetry, tracking, and command.
Availability of the technology ultimately sought by this ATD--a geodesic dome phased-array antenna - has long been envisioned as the solution to anticipated overload issues confronting the AFSCN, which currently relies on mechanically steered parabolic dish antennas to provide TT and C signals to Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and various allied and civilian satellites. The recently demonstrated capability brings the GDPAA vision ever closer to actuality."
