Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for generating multiple antenna beams and a system for generating multiple antenna beams. The system comprises a first reflector surface that has a primary and at least a first auxiliary surface, and a second reflector surface, and also comprises first, second, and third feed horns. The first feed horn illuminates the primary surface with radio frequency (RF) energy, the second feed horn illuminates the auxiliary surface with RF energy, and the third feed horn illuminates the second reflector surface with RF energy. The first feed horn and third feed horn are removed from an axis of symmetry of the first auxiliary surface.

Abstract: A reflectarray antenna for achieving increased dynamic phase range has a plurality of dipole elements positioned across the antenna surface. The elements include a single dipole element having a predetermined length that is approximately proportional to the dynamic phase range through which the first dipole element can reflect. The elements also include a coupled dipole element which comprises a longer dipole and a shorter dipole. The longer dipole and the shorter dipole are positioned on the reflectarray surface such that they are spaced a predetermined distance apart.