Title :
Microstrip antenna with solar cells for microsatellites
Author :
Tanaka, M. ; Suzuki, R. ; Suzuki, Y. ; Araki, K.
Author_Institution :
Commun. Res. Lab., Minist. of Posts & Telecommun., Tokyo, Japan
Abstract :
In order to install a high-gain antenna on a microsatellite with solar cells on the surface, a newly designed microstrip antenna has been developed. A high-gain antenna requires the large area of the surface of a microsatellite, therefore, reducing the area for the solar cells. A microstrip antenna with solar cells attached to the surface has been designed. By using this technique, a high-gain antenna can be installed on the surface of a microsatellite without reduction of the area for the solar cells.<>
Keywords :
microstrip antennas; photovoltaic power systems; satellite antennas; solar cell arrays; space vehicle power plants; 2.225 GHz; S-band; UHF; high-gain antenna; microsatellite; microstrip antenna; solar cells; Antenna measurements; Aperture antennas; Dielectric substrates; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Microstrip antennas; Photovoltaic cells; Polarization; Prototypes; Short circuit currents; Solar power generation;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1994. AP-S. Digest
Conference_Location :
Seattle, WA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2009-3
DOI :
10.1109/APS.1994.407974
