Optical Axis
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Optical Axis
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Of an antenna, a line parallel to, but offset from, the electrical axis of
an antenna.
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This axis is offset by the distance necessary to have the optical
sighting device removed from the electrical center of the antenna. [[/a>|/a>
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References
This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use