DocumentCode :
3766244
Title :
Electrically thin VHF array elements for satellite applications using Artificial Magnetic Material
Author :
A. Giacomini;L. M. Tancioni;F. Saccardi;V. Schirosi;L. J. Foged;N. J. G. Fonseca;P. de Maagt;A. Di Cintio;J. M. Baracco
Author_Institution :
MICROWAVE VISION ITALY Via dei Castelli Romani 59, 00071 Pomezia (RM), Italy
fYear :
2015
Firstpage :
1
Lastpage :
4
Abstract :
The application of large antenna arrays for space missions in VHF band is hindered by the dimension and weight of the single radiating element from a conventional design approach. Satellites used for this kind of applications are typically micro/mini platforms and cannot accommodate large antennas. To this purpose, element volume minimization and mass reduction are considered performance drivers, even considering the array deployment and satellite mass requirements. The important size reduction properties of Artificial Magnetic Materials (AMM) / Meta Materials (MM) made this approach a natural choice for the development of miniaturized antennas. A multipurpose, dual polarized array element with highly reduced dimensions and weight was developed to overcome these obstacles. This paper describe the design, manufacturing and testing of a dual polarized array element considering application in a low orbit Automatic Identification System (AIS) mission.
Keywords :
"Antenna measurements","Antenna arrays","Dipole antennas","Testing","Magnetic materials","Manufacturing"
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation (ISAP), 2015 International Symposium
Type :
conf
Filename :
7447312
Link To Document :
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