OE-578 Gain vs.

Frequency
14 12 10

AS-179

AS-180

GAIN (dBi)

8 6 4 2 0 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 4000

FREQUENCY (MHz)

OE-578 Horizontal Beamwidth vs. Frequency

HORIZONTAL BEAMWIDTH (degrees)
120 100 80 60 40 20 0 100 500 900 1300 1700 2100 2500 2900 3300 3700 4100

Standard Shipboard Configuration

AS-179

AS-180

Further Information
For further information on SSC San Diego antennas, please contact: SSC San Diego Antennas and RF Technology Branch Code 2738 49336 Digital Road San Diego, CA 921527621 Voice: (619) 5532584 or 2205 FAX: (619) 5532580 email: hale.simonds@navy.mil
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Broadband Shipboard Antennas

OE-578/USQ

FREQUENCY (MHz)

OE-578 Vertical Beamwidth vs. Frequency

VERTICAL BEAMWIDTH (degrees)
140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 100 500 900 1300 1700 2100 2500 2900 3300 3700 4100

AS-179

AS-180
F. D. Unetic, CAPT, USN Commanding Officer SSC San Diego San Diego, CA 92152-5001 SD 590 April 2006 This technology may be covered by an invention disclosure assignable to the U.S. Government. Parties interested in licensing this technology may direct inquiries to: Michael Kagan, Legal Counsel for Patents, Code 20012 SSC San Diego San Diego, CA 92152-5001 (619) 553-3001 Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

FREQUENCY (MHz)

SPAWAR Systems Center San Diego

he OE-578/USQ consists of two broadband, directional, shipboard antennas, a dielectric mast, a positioner, and a positioner controller. This antenna system was designed and developed by SPAWAR Systems Center San Diego (SSC San Diego), Antennas and RF Technology Branch, Code 2738. Currently the OE-578 antenna system provides transmit and receive capability for systems used on U.S. Navy ships. This antenna system was designed to meet the DDG 51 requirements to support a wideband shipboard operation system, including radar cross-section (RCS). The OE-578 includes two lightweight, highgain, directional antennas: the AS-179/USQ Log Periodic Dipole Array (LPDA) and the AS-180/USQ Tapered Slot Antenna (TSA); both have transmit and receive capability. The LPDA is manufactured out of 316 stainless steel and is powder-coated to meet shipboard environmental conditions. It is made up of 27 element pairs and provides a typical gain of 8.0 dBi. The TSA is a 12 x 12 foam encapsulated, rugged, tapered slot antenna that provides a typical gain of 9.8 dBi. Both antennas have a peak of beam centered at the horizon. The positioner is a Prosistel PST-61D-MIL and is used for rotating the antennas. These antennas and positioner have been environmentally tested and meet all shipboard environmental requirements, including shock and vibration. Both the AS-179 and AS-180 can be used as standalone antennas and are applicable to other ship classes.

AS-179/USQ Log Periodic Dipole Array (LPDA)

AS-180/USQ Tapered Slot Antenna (TSA)

AS-179/USQ Electrical Specifications

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G G G G

Operating Frequency Band: VHF and UHF band Typical Gain: 8.0 dBi Connector Input: Type N female Typical AZ and EL 3-dB beamwidth, respectively: 65 and 45 Polarization: Vertical VSWR: 3.0:1 maximum Transmit Power: 1000 watts avg. Tested and meets RCS specifications for the DDG 51 class ship Environmentally tested and meets shipboard MIL-HDBK-2036 requirements Operating Temperature: 32C to +63C Weight: 23.7 lb Dimensions: 60h x 92.2w x 4.9d Mounting Flange: Standard with 2 pipe mount U-bolts 316 stainless-steel construction and powder-coated

AS-180/USQ Electrical Specifications

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Operating Frequency Band: UHF band Typical Gain: 9.8 dBi Connector Input: Type N female Typical AZ and EL 3-dB beamwidth, respectively: 61 and 41 Polarization: Vertical VSWR: 2.0:1 maximum Transmit Power: 1000 watts avg. Tested and meets RCS specifications for the DDG 51 class ship Environmentally tested and meets shipboard MIL-HDBK-2036 requirements Operating Temperature: 32C to +63C Weight: 7.9 lb Dimensions: 13.7h x 14.2w x 2.1d Mounting Flange: Standard with 2 pipe mount U-bolts or flange mounting on bolt pattern

Mechanical Specifications
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Mechanical Specifications
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Prosistel PST-61D-MIL Positioner