Inventors:
Bruce D. Ballinger - Rancho Palos Verdes CA
Jeffrey P. Michaels - Redondo Beach CA
Steven W. Lee - Redondo Beach CA
Assignee:
Northrop Grumman Corporation - Los Angeles CA
International Classification:
H01Q 1300
US Classification:
343781P, 343757, 343765, 343882, 343DIG 2
Abstract:
An antenna system is provided for a satellite. This may include a main reflector ( ), a subreflector ( ), a boom including a first boom component ( ) to support said main reflector and a second boom component ( ) to support the subreflector. The first boom component may include a first main support ( ), a fitting ( ), and a second main support ( ). The fitting may couple the first main support and the second main support. A positioning mechanism ( ) may be provided within the fitting to support the main reflector. The positioning mechanism may be capable of adjusting a position of the main reflector.