A radar satellite of the present invention comprises a radar unit including a plurality of radar panels coupled to each other in a single flat plate shape, each of the plurality of radar panels including a plurality of antennas which transmit and receive radar waves, and a solar cell; and a communication/control unit which performs communications with a spot on an earth or a spacecraft. The radar unit includes: a radar panel array which is a plate-shaped structure including the plurality of radar panels; and a deployable truss structure including a plurality of side frame members supporting the plurality of radar panels, respectively, and coupled to each other in such a manner that the side frame members are foldable and deployable.
RADAR SATELLITE AND RADAR SATELLITE SYSTEM USING RADAR SATELLITE
2018-08-30
Patent
Electronic Resource
English
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