Title :
A novel reflectarray for smart X-band satellite antenna
Author :
Dumon, P. ; Apert, C. ; Belot, D. ; Dousset, T. ; Renard, C.
Author_Institution :
Centre Nat. d´´Etudes Spatiales, Toulouse
Abstract :
CNES and Thales Airborne Systems (TAS) have developed a new reflectarray antenna with electronic beam scanning for space applications. This paper describes phase shifter technology and antenna architecture. An engineering model in X-band frequency was designed and manufactured by TAS and was measured in the CNES Compact Antenna Test Range. The paper deals with antenna performances (gain, cross-polarization discrimination ...) and proposes a flight model design.
Keywords :
phase shifters; satellite antennas; CNES Compact Antenna Test Range; Thales Airborne Systems; X-band frequency; antenna architecture; electronic beam scanning; phase shifter technology; reflectarray antenna; smart X-band satellite antenna; Aerospace electronics; Aerospace engineering; Antenna measurements; Design engineering; Frequency; Phase shifters; Reflector antennas; Satellite antennas; Space technology; Virtual manufacturing;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2007 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Honolulu, HI
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0877-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0878-8
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2007.4396891
