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A beam forming antenna based on earth shape for micro-satellites

  • Gong Chen
  • , Chaoran Hu
  • , Mingchuan Wei*
  • , Jiyao Zhang
  • , Yue Chen
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Harbin Institute of Technology
  • Ltd

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Abstract

This paper proposes a new wide-beam bifilar helix antenna with earth coverage beam for satellite communication. Former helix antennas for micro-satellites are focused on narrow-beam high-gain purpose and hard to realize the desired beam pattern within a wide angle range, making them unsuitable for earth coverage applications. This novel antenna realizes the uniform illumination of the earth's surface with miniaturized structure. (The earth coverage radiation pattern is obtained within the beamwidth of θ in the range of ±56°). According to the calculation, the antenna is modeled and simulated. The simulation results show good agreement.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2020 International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation, ISAP 2020
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages299-300
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9784885523267
DOIs
StatePublished - 25 Jan 2021
Event2020 International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation, ISAP 2020 - Virtual, Osaka, Japan
Duration: 25 Jan 202128 Jan 2021

Publication series

Name2020 International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation, ISAP 2020

Conference

Conference2020 International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation, ISAP 2020
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityVirtual, Osaka
Period25/01/2128/01/21

Keywords

  • Antennas
  • Beam forming
  • Earth coverage
  • Micro-satellites

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