Sustainability analysis of a 12GHZ orthogonal module transducer primarily using the R-9 principles

Abstract

This thesis focuses on the sustainability analysis of a 12 GHz Orthogonal Module Transducer (OMT) for anti-aircraft fire control radar antennas, that work to separate linearly polarized signals. This work includes aassessments based on R-strategies on how well the product meets the principles of sustainable development and circular economy, expert interview of this MW/RF related device - aimed at understanding its functionality, created solid works model of the device, analysed environmental impact of the modelled device using SolidWorks sustainability model to support the R-9 analysis, conducted literature review of information to support the expert interview and the results from the solid works sustainability module analysis. The key components that make up this device are the body, the square and circular flanges, the long and small tube, the tuning pin, the diode and the BNC connector. The results include a literature review, a source analysis table, a reliability table and a value analysis table. This thesis research belongs to the broader LUT University project on Microwave Technology and RF Engineering.