PERISCOPE ANTENNA


Meaning of PERISCOPE ANTENNA in English

An antenna configuration in which the transmitting antenna is oriented to produce a vertical radiation pattern , and a flat or off-axis parabolic reflector , mounted above the transmitting antenna, is used to direct the beam in a horizontal path toward the receiving antenna. ( 188 ) Note: A periscope antenna facilitates increased terrain clearance without long transmission lines, while permitting the active equipment to be located at or near ground level for ease of maintenance .

Telecommunication standard terms English vocab.      Английский словарь стандартных телекоммуникационных терминов.