Very large antenna for low frequency space-borne SAR

S. Khureim Castiglioni, J. Lorenzo, E. Labiole, S. Pouyez, Y. Baudassé, C. Mangenot, Kees van 't Klooster, H. Diez

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Abstract

The recent frequency allocations for space-borne radars in P band (432-438 MHz) have aroused the interest of the scientific community. Possible applications for radars operating in this frequency band range from ice sounding to biomass monitoring. Due to the low operational frequencies and accordingly long wavelengths, the required surface for a P-band radar antenna is in the order of 60 or more square meters. Such dimensions demand lightweight and robust mechanical structures, capable of a compact stowed volume in order to be compatible with small and low cost launchers. In the frame of the ESA contracts on Very Large Space Antenna Apertures and on Passive Subarray Technological Development, Thales Alenia Space studied and proposed an innovative architecture satisfying both the high performance requirements and the mechanical constraints. Several prototypes have also been manufactured and a test campaign validated the RF design.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2012 15th International Symposium on Antenna Technology and Applied Electromagnetics, ANTEM 2012
Place of PublicationPiscataway
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-4673-0292-0
ISBN (Print)978-1-4673-0290-6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 24 Sept 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event2012 15th International Symposium on Antenna Technology and Applied Electromagnetics, ANTEM 2012 - Toulouse, France
Duration: 25 Jun 201228 Jun 2012

Conference

Conference2012 15th International Symposium on Antenna Technology and Applied Electromagnetics, ANTEM 2012
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityToulouse
Period25/06/1228/06/12

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