Can We Improve on the Dipole Antenna for Space-based Low Frequency Radio Astronomy?

C.J.C. Vertegaal; M.J. Bentum; H.R. Pourshaghaghi

doi:10.1109/APS/URSI47566.2021.9703836

Can We Improve on the Dipole Antenna for Space-based Low Frequency Radio Astronomy?

C.J.C. Vertegaal
, M.J. Bentum
, H.R. Pourshaghaghi

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Abstract

This paper presents an analysis of the shortcomings
of dipoles in space-based low frequency radio astronomy. It is at
these frequencies that it is expected to uncover more information
about the beginning of the universe, the Dark Ages. At this
moment there is a 5 m tripole setup, part of the Netherlands-
China Low Frequency Explorer (NCLE) on Earth-Moon-L2 Halo
Orbit. However, the dipole is limited in term of bandwidth,
size and impedance. To further increase the sensitivity, more
advanced structures are needed which can be packed in the
same volume. This paper will present multiple solutions to the
problem in the form of inflatable antennas and the usage of shape
memory alloys which are both viable options. A future solution
is a combination of both for packing efficiency and rigidization.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2021 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and North American Radio Science Meeting, APS/URSI 2021 - Proceedings
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages	701-702
Number of pages	2
ISBN (Electronic)	978-1-7281-4670-6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/APS/URSI47566.2021.9703836
Publication status	Published - 16 Feb 2022
Event	2021 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC/URSI National Radio Science Meeting, APSURSI 2021 - Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, Singapore Duration: 4 Dec 2021 → 10 Dec 2021 https://2021apsursi.org/

Conference

Conference	2021 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC/URSI National Radio Science Meeting, APSURSI 2021
Abbreviated title	APSURSI 2021
Country/Territory	Singapore
City	Singapore
Period	4/12/21 → 10/12/21
Internet address	https://2021apsursi.org/

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Vertegaal, C. J. C., Bentum, M. J., & Pourshaghaghi, H. R. (2022). Can We Improve on the Dipole Antenna for Space-based Low Frequency Radio Astronomy? In 2021 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and North American Radio Science Meeting, APS/URSI 2021 - Proceedings (pp. 701-702). Article 9703836 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. https://doi.org/10.1109/APS/URSI47566.2021.9703836

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Vertegaal, CJC , Bentum, MJ & Pourshaghaghi, HR 2022, Can We Improve on the Dipole Antenna for Space-based Low Frequency Radio Astronomy? in 2021 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and North American Radio Science Meeting, APS/URSI 2021 - Proceedings., 9703836, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, pp. 701-702, 2021 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC/URSI National Radio Science Meeting, APSURSI 2021, Singapore, Singapore, 4/12/21. https://doi.org/10.1109/APS/URSI47566.2021.9703836

Can We Improve on the Dipole Antenna for Space-based Low Frequency Radio Astronomy? / Vertegaal, C.J.C.; Bentum, M.J.; Pourshaghaghi, H.R.
2021 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and North American Radio Science Meeting, APS/URSI 2021 - Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2022. p. 701-702 9703836.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review