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The horizon limitation is primarily regulatory. Given that limitation, it doesn't make sense for them to extend the cone closer to the horizon than their flat p
by namibj 6y ago
The horizon limitation is primarily regulatory.
Given that limitation, it doesn't make sense for them to extend the cone closer to the horizon than their flat phased array can do.
- shaklee3 6y agoNot true. The antenna itself has a very low scan to keep costs down.
- walrus01 6y agoIndeed, a flat phased array can only have a certain limited gain at elevations and azimuths far away from the direction it's pointed in. One of the reasons if you ever see a flat phased array radar inside the nose radome of a air superiority type fighter jet, they're not fixed but also can be mounted on a sort of pan/tilt platform for steering.
- namibj 6y agoYes, because e.g. a multi-panel design would be limited by regulations. Hence they decided on the single panel for ROI/cost-efficiency purposes.