Abstract: A phased array antenna system is provided, comprising a support member having a mounting surface; a plurality of electronic components supported on the mounting surface; an antenna supported on the support member adjacent to a perimeter of the mounting surface, for transmitting and receiving ultra-high frequency radio waves of wavelength ?; and an enclosure. The enclosure includes a top portion and a bottom portion for enclosing the support member and a radome for enclosing the antenna. The center of curvature of the radome is positioned less than 1? from an end of the antenna. The thickness of the radome is approximately ?/5 and the radius of the radome is less than 1?.

Abstract: A phased array antenna system is provided, comprising a support member having a mounting surface; a plurality of electronic components supported on the mounting surface; an antenna supported on the support member adjacent to a perimeter of the mounting surface, for transmitting and receiving ultra-high frequency radio waves of wavelength ?; and an enclosure. The enclosure includes a top portion and a bottom portion for enclosing the support member and a radome for enclosing the antenna. The center of curvature of the radome is positioned less than 1 ? from an end of the antenna. The thickness of the radome is approximately ?/5 and the radius of the radome is less than 1 ?.