DTU-ESA millimeter-wave VAlidation STandard antenna (mm-VAST) - detailed design

A design of a well-characterized, mechanically and thermally stable multi-frequency VAlidation STandard antenna for mm-wave frequencies (mm-VAST) developed in an ESA project is presented. The antenna will facilitate inter-comparison and validation of antenna measurement ranges at K/Ka and Q/V bands in response to on-going deployment of satellite communication services at 20/30 GHz (K/Ka-band) as well as future commercial use of the 40/50 GHz bands (Q/V-band).