ScienceJuly 31, 2026

beamformer

BEEM-for-mer

Definition

A signal processing device or algorithm that controls the directionality of radio waves, focusing them into a narrow beam rather than broadcasting them in all directions.

Etymology

The word is a compound of 'beam' (an Old English term for a ray of light) and 'former' (from the verb 'form,' meaning to shape or create). It refers to the process of forming a specific path or beam of radiation.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe a digital device that optimizes satellite connectivity. It is a critical component for managing how a spacecraft sends and receives signals toward specific targets.

AccelerComm powers Eclipse’s 5G physical layer for next-gen spacecraft

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