Title :
X-band SAR active antenna design for small satellite applications
Author :
Codispoti, G. ; Lisi, M. ; Santachiara, V.
Author_Institution :
Alenia Spazio SpA, Rome, Italy
Abstract :
The paper describes the results of several studies performed by the Active Antennas Section of Alenia Spazio on antenna systems, particularly active phased arrays for space SAR applications onboard small satellites. The research has been focused on various aspects, from the whole antenna system to the radiating elements. Design procedures have been developed in order to optimize the most critical aspects of a space active antenna. Simulations have been carried out exploiting either theoretical assumptions and already realized equipment.
Keywords :
active antenna arrays; antenna phased arrays; microwave antenna arrays; radar antennas; satellite antennas; synthetic aperture radar; Active Antennas Section; Alenia Spazio; X-band SAR active antenna design; active phased arrays; antenna systems; design procedures; radiating elements; research; simulations; small satellite applications; space SAR applications; space active antenna; Antenna arrays; Apertures; Azimuth; Contracts; Frequency; Gratings; Phased arrays; Radar antennas; Satellite antennas; Transmitting antennas;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1995. AP-S. Digest
Conference_Location :
Newport Beach, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2719-5
DOI :
10.1109/APS.1995.530106