Citation
Abstract
A low-gain crossed-slot microstrip patch antenna integrated with the solar-array panel has been successfully developed for the Mars rover application at the frequency of 400 MHz. It achieved a very low mass of 0.5 kg and occupied very small real estate (6.5 percent) of the solar panel. The electrical and mechanical characteristics of several other omni-directional low-gain antennas also are discussed in this article.
Keywords
antenna
solar array
integration
Mars rover
mobile antenna
Details
- Volume
- 42-136
- Published
- February 15, 1999
- Pages
- 1–13
- File Size
- 296.2 KB