Title :
Numerical and experimental results for the reflectivity of complex mesh surfaces
Author :
Imbriale, W.A. ; Rahmat-Samii, Yahya ; Galindo-Israel, V.
Author_Institution :
Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Technol., Pasadena, CA, USA
Abstract :
Wire mesh knit reflecting surfaces have been analyzed by moment methods using a piecewise triangular basis function with a Floquet mode description of the periodic structure. Numerical and experimental results obtained from the complex weave are presented. In particular, the effects of wire loops and junction connectivity are examined. Calculations for the mesh used on the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS) single access antennas have been carried out, and results are given.<>
Keywords :
electromagnetic wave reflection; satellite antennas; wires (electric); Floquet mode description; TDRSS; Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System; complex mesh surfaces; complex weave; junction connectivity; moment methods; periodic structure; piecewise triangular basis function; single access antennas; wire loops; wire mesh reflecting surfaces; Contacts; Dielectric loss measurement; Dielectric measurements; Polarization; Propulsion; Reflectivity; Space technology; Space vehicles; Strips; Wire;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1990. AP-S. Merging Technologies for the 90's. Digest.
Conference_Location :
Dallas, TX, USA
DOI :
10.1109/APS.1990.115068
