Boresight axis

What is the definition of antenna boresight?

In the field of telecommunications and radar engineering, the term “antenna boresight” refers to the principal axis of a directional antenna that exhibits the highest gain, resulting in maximum radiated power. In the case of most antennas, the boresight aligns with the axis of symmetry of the antenna.

What are the applications for antenna boresight?

• Autonomous Systems
• Autonomous Agriculture
• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Defence
• Marine
• Subsea
• Surveying

What other terms are related to antenna boresight?

• Navigation

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