Low gain antenna performance impact due to spacecraft scattering

• Published in: 2010 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium pp. 1 - 4
• Main Authors: Rao, S, Chih-Chien Hsu, Sudarsanam, R
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 01.07.2010
• Subjects: Antenna radiation patterns; Gain; Radio frequency; Reflector antennas; Scattering; Space vehicles

This paper presents impact of spacecraft scattering on the RF performance of low gain antennas used for communications satellites. The scattering analysis includes nadir deck structures, other spacecraft structures, large reflector used for high gain communication antennas, and solar panels. Impact...