An analysis of the offset Fresnel lens antenna is presented using the
vectorial Kirchhoff diffraction theory. Equations for predicting the c
opolarised and crosspolarised radiation patterns are given. Two approa
ches to evaluating the far-field integration are introduced. Antenna p
erformance such as the sidelobe and the cross-polarisation levels is i
nvestigated. An experimental offset Fresnel lens is reported. Measured
results agree well with the theoretical prediction.