Title :
Scattering properties of solar panels for antenna pattern analysis
Author :
Hwu, S.U. ; Lu, B.P. ; Johnson, L.A. ; Fournet, J.S. ; Panneton, R.J. ; Arndt, G.D.
Author_Institution :
Lockheed Eng. & Sci. Co., Houston, TX, USA
Abstract :
Series scattering measurements were performed at S-band and Ku-band microwave frequencies on space station solar array panels. Based on investigation of the measured scattering patterns, the solar array panels exhibit similar scattering properties to that of the same size aluminum or copper panel mockup. As a first order approximation, and for worse case interference simulation, the solar array panels may be modeled using perfect reflecting plates.<>
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; antenna testing; electromagnetic wave scattering; microwave antennas; radar cross-sections; radiofrequency interference; solar cell arrays; Al; Al panel; Cu; Cu panel; Ku-band; S-band; antenna pattern analysis; microwave frequencies; perfect reflecting plates; scattering properties; series scattering measurements; solar panels; space station solar array panels; worse case interference simulation; Antenna measurements; Frequency measurement; Microwave antenna arrays; Microwave frequencies; Microwave measurements; Pattern analysis; Performance evaluation; Scattering; Size measurement; Space stations;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1994. AP-S. Digest
Conference_Location :
Seattle, WA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2009-3
DOI :
10.1109/APS.1994.407761
