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1500A Single Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 3 Installation/Setup
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ANTENNA LA DELTA … where DELTA is a small angle that varies with antenna
latitude. Table 3.3 xx provides values for DELTA as a function of antenna latitude. The
Latitude Angle is often adjusted with a threaded rod.
The Declination Angle is a function of antenna latitude. Table 3.3 xx provides values of the
Declination Angle as a function of antenna latitude. Many mounts provide a precise
adjustment of Declination Angle
East – West Bearing Angle adjustment is typically accomplished by rotating the mount’s
‘mounting base’ or ‘can’ about the pipe or kingpost the antenna is mounted on.
Figure 3.5 POLAR MOUNT GEOMETRY
Table 3.3 Polar Mount Latitude and Declination Angles
Antenna Latitude
(degrees)
Delta Angle (degrees) Latitude Angle
(degrees)
Declination (degrees)
5
0.11
5.1
0.76
10
0.24
10.2
1.51
15
0.35
15.3
2.26
20
0.44
20.4
2.98
25
0.53
25.5
3.68
30
0.60
30.6
4.34
35
0.65
35.6
4.97
40
0.68
40.7
5.56
45
0.69
45.7
6.11
Latitude Angle
Declination
Polar Angle
East−West Bearing
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