Title :
Solar array electromagnetic scattering characteristics at S-band frequencies
Author :
Hwu, S.U. ; Loh, Y.C. ; Johnson, L.A. ; Panneton, R.J.
Author_Institution :
Adv. Eng. Div., Lockheed Martin Space Oper., Houston, TX, USA
fDate :
4/25/2002 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Solar panel blockage is a major concern to the International Space Station S-band communication link assessment. Solar array electromagnetic scattering characteristics at S-band frequencies (2-2.3 GHz) are investigated. Both experimental and computational results indicate the solar array can be modelled as a conducting plate for S-band communication link signal strength predictions
Keywords :
aerospace simulation; aerospace testing; electromagnetic wave scattering; solar cell arrays; space communication links; space power generation; 2 to 2.3 GHz; S-band communication link signal strength prediction; S-band frequencies; conducting plate model; solar array electromagnetic scattering; solar array electromagnetic scattering characteristics; solar array model; solar panel blockage; space station S-band communication link assessment;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20020299
