Implementation of a cross-polar beacon measurement receiver utilising split-loop phase-lock techniques

PB Kenington, JP McGeehan, DJ Edwards

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Abstract

The split-loop phase-lock configuration has replaced the conventional long-loop as the state of the art in PLL receiver technology. It has been shown to possess superior qualities in both acquisition and in the tracking of difficult signals. It has been applied to the field of satellite tracking receiver design, with particular reference to the electronic beam-squint tracking system, and is described in a new configuration including an extremely stable cross-polar measurement facility. The receiver is capable of full dual-channel operation and a number of important applications using this facility are discussed
Translated title of the contributionImplementation of a cross-polar beacon measurement receiver utilising split-loop phase-lock techniques
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFifth International Conference on Radio Receivers and Associated Systems
PublisherInstitution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Pages30 - 34
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)0863417051
Publication statusPublished - Jul 1990
Event5th International Conference on Radio Receivers and Associated Systems - Cambridge, United Kingdom
Duration: 1 Jul 1990 → …

Conference

Conference5th International Conference on Radio Receivers and Associated Systems
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityCambridge
Period1/07/90 → …

Bibliographical note

Conference Organiser: IEE
Rose publication type: Conference contribution

Sponsorship: The first author is grateful to the UK Science and Engineering Research Council for the award of a research studentship. Both authors are grateful to British Telecom international (BTI) for the use of research facilities at the Goonhilly Down Satellite Earth Station. Thanks are also due to Robert Castle for his final year project work which verified some of the principles employed in the final receiver design

Other identifier: IEE Publ. No. 325

Keywords

  • phase-locked loops
  • radio receivers

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