Title :
Study on radiation characteristics of a flexible patch antenna [satellite antenna]
Author :
Senbokuya, Y. ; Tsunoda, H.
Author_Institution :
NTT Network Innovation Labs., NTT Corp., Kanagawa, Japan
Abstract :
A flexible planar array antenna using conductive non-woven fiber fabrics supported by an inflatable torus has been studied as a satellite antenna. In this paper, to determine the effect of surface deformation of the antenna membrane experimentally, a test article is introduced and examined. The relationships between the deformed antenna membranes and their radiation patterns are also examined analytically.
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; microstrip antenna arrays; planar antenna arrays; satellite antennas; antenna membrane surface deformation; circular patch antennas; conductive nonwoven fiber fabrics; flexible patch antenna; inflatable torus supported antenna; patch antenna radiation characteristics; planar array antenna; radiation patterns; satellite antenna; Biomembranes; Composite materials; Copper; Fabrics; Laboratories; Patch antennas; Planar arrays; Polyimides; Satellite antennas; Technological innovation;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2003. IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7846-6
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2003.1219260
