Title :
A high gain antenna for small satellite missions
Author :
Arnieri, Emilio ; Boccia, Luigi ; Amendola, Giandomenico ; Di Massa, Giuseppe
Author_Institution :
Dipt. di Elettronica, Informatica e Sistemistica, Universita della Calabria, Italy
Abstract :
In this paper we propose an innovative high gain microstrip antenna well suited for aerospace applications. The design is based on a shorted annular patch (SAP) radiator integrated with a stacked parasitic element. Thanks to the mechanical characteristics of SAP the whole antenna can be realized with suspended technology leading to a compact and robust radiator.
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; loop antennas; microstrip antenna arrays; satellite antennas; SAP radiator; aerospace applications; compact robust radiator; high gain microstrip antenna; shorted annular patch radiator; small satellite missions; stacked parasitic element; suspended technology; Antenna radiation patterns; Apertures; Dielectric substrates; Frequency; Geometrical optics; Helical antennas; Microstrip antenna arrays; Microstrip antennas; Satellite antennas; Space technology;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2004. IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8302-8
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2004.1330495
