Title :
Scattering properties of satellite-borne solar cell panels
Author :
Corona, Paolo ; D´Ambrosio, Guglielmo ; Franceschetti, Giorgio
Author_Institution :
Istituto Univ. Navale, Onde Elettromagnetiche, Napoli, Italy
fDate :
7/1/1979 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Scattering properties in the microwave range of solar cell panels to be used on satellites are experimentally tested both in waveguide and in free space. A grating effect, which affects free-space measurements, is discussed. The results of the study are important in the high-frequency radiation-pattern prediction for satellite antennas.
Keywords :
Electromagnetic (EM) scattering; Photovoltaic power cells; Satellite antennas; Corona; Electromagnetic measurements; Electromagnetic scattering; Electromagnetic waveguides; Glass; Gratings; Impedance; Optical scattering; Photovoltaic cells; Satellites;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TAP.1979.1142125
