A Serrated-Edge Virtual Vertex Compact Range Reflector

Author: Doren W. Hess

Publication: AMTA 1988

Copyright Owner: NSI-MI Technologies

In this presentation we consider the features and performance of a large serrated-edge compact range reflector. This is a straightforward innovation from earlier compact range reflectors. The virtual vertex reflector is a paraboloidal surface truncated to exclude the vertex. This layout provides the advantages of better use of reflector surface are, reduced feed blockage, and reduced feed backscatter. The design is made economical by the use of serrations.