Citation
Abstract
A microstrip reflectarray is a flat reflector antenna that can be mounted conformally onto a spacecraft’s outside structure without consuming a significant amount of spacecraft volume and mass. For large apertures (2 m or larger), the antenna’s reflecting surface, being flat, can be more easily and reliably deployed than a curved parabolic reflector. This article presents the study results on a microstrip reflectarray with circular polarization. Its efficiency and bandwidth characteristics are analyzed. Numerous advantages of this antenna system are discussed. Three new concepts using this microstrip reflectarray are also proposed.
Details
- Volume
- 42-120
- Published
- February 15, 1995
- Pages
- 1–21
- File Size
- 562.1 KB