Title :
A low sidelobe Ka-band slot array antenna for the Mars Science Lab Terminal Descent Sensor
Author :
Brunasso, Theresa ; Guler, Mike ; Nguyen, Dominic
Author_Institution :
EMS Technol., Defense & Space Syst., Norcross, GA
Abstract :
This Paper describes the performance of a compact, low sidelobe Ka-band slot array antenna developed for the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) Terminal Descent Sensor (TDS).
Keywords :
microwave antenna arrays; planetary rovers; slot antenna arrays; space vehicle antennas; Ka-band; Mars rovers; slot array antenna; terminal descent sensor; Antenna arrays; Antenna measurements; Feeds; Laboratories; Mars; Medical services; Radar antennas; Sensor arrays; Slot antennas; Space technology;
Conference_Titel :
Radar Conference, 2009 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Pasadena, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2870-0
Electronic_ISBN :
1097-5659
DOI :
10.1109/RADAR.2009.4977114
