Project

STEERCOMM project has developed an innovative antenna with reconfigurable beam steering capability, aimed at mm-wave satellite communications on the move (SATCOM on-the-move) applications. This technology addresses the increasing demand for connectivity on mobile platforms, including land vehicles, aircraft, and boats, particularly in areas with limited terrestrial coverage or during emergency situations.

The antenna is based on a patented contactless mechanical phase shifter that allows the beam to be directed without the need for active electronic components, significantly reducing cost, power consumption, and reliability. The system has been designed with a modular and scalable architecture, using advanced technologies such as gap waveguides, printed polarizers, and high-efficiency feed networks.

During the project, a full-scale functional prototype was manufactured and validated through electromagnetic simulations, experimental measurements in an anechoic chamber, and laboratory tracking tests. Additionally, an electronic control system was developed that enables the beam to be directed toward a moving source, thereby reproducing the expected behavior under real-world conditions.