Both offset and symmetric Cassegrain reflector antennas are used in satellite and ground communication systems. It is known that the subreflector diffraction can degrade the performance of these reflectors. A geometrical theory of diffraction/physical optics (GTD/PO) analysis technique is used to investigate the improving effects of the extended subreflector, beyond its optical rim, on the reflector efficiency and farfield patterns. Representative numerical results are shown for an offset Cassegrain reflector antenna with different feed illumination tapers and subreflector extensions. It is observed that for subreflector extensions as small as1 improvements in the overall efficiencies can be expected. Useful design data are generated for the efficiency curves and far-field patterns.
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