Antenna development for space applications involves a wide variety of disciplines due to the difficult thermal and mechanical environment and to the reliability and testing requirements. In the case of array solutions, the development also involves electronics design, components selection and qualification, thermal control of active components, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), electrical ground support equipment (EGSE). For these reasons, the development of antenna arrays for space applications requires multidisciplinary expertise along with teaming and coordination skills. This chapter embraces the scientific and technical background of the authors, who have worked on several space array projects for the last two decades. Microstrip array antennas are often used in space applications mainly due to their low profile and low weight features, flexibility of design and RF performance. The chapter focuses on the SAR passive radiating panels.

    active antennas; EMC effect; microstrip antenna arrays; radio frequency; space vehicle antennas


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    Title :

    Microstrip Array Technologies for Space Applications



    Published in:

    Publication date :

    2012-05-25


    Size :

    41 pages




    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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