Due to its geometry, spherical reflector antenna is inherently diffractive, leading to spherical aberration. Disclosed are example embodiments of methods and systems to minimize or eliminate spherical aberration in a spherical reflector antenna system. One of the systems includes: a main spherical reflecting dish; and a spherical feed having a plurality of antenna elements disposed on a spherical surface. The plurality of antenna elements can be disposed on a convex surface of the spherical surface of the spherical feed facing the main spherical reflecting dish.
Keywords: antenna, array
International Class: H01Q3/46, H01Q3/24, H01Q3/28, H01Q3/38, H01Q19/10, H01Q21/00, H04B1/10