This chapter provides an overview of the basic antenna parameters and antenna types, and it presents other basic concepts related to the space environment which will introduce the reader to the development of antennas for space applications. Although many basic definitions are presented, the chapter is not intended to provide a comprehensive background to antennas. The chapter is organized as follows. In the first part, the main antenna parameters will be given in accordance with the IEEE Standard Definition of Terms for Antennas [1] and with the IEEE Standard Test Procedures for Antennas [2]. In the second it presents, basic antenna types commonly employed in spaceborne applications. In the third part of the chapter, antenna development will be related to the space environment by introducing fundamental concepts such as multipaction and outgassing.

    antenna testing; space vehicle antennas


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    Antenna Basics


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    2012-05-25


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    35 pages




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    Article/Chapter (Book)


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    Electronic Resource


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    English




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