Wave length scaled scanning of the Solar Orbiter/RPW antennas: First results

Manfred Sampl; Michael Kapper; Dirk Plettemeier; Milan Maksimovic; Kees van 't Klooster; Helmuth Rucker

doi:10.1109/EuCAP.2014.6901777

Wave length scaled scanning of the Solar Orbiter/RPW antennas: First results

Manfred Sampl, Michael Kapper, Dirk Plettemeier, Milan Maksimovic, Kees van 't Klooster, Helmuth Rucker

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In this contribution we outline our newest results in finding the true properties of the RPW antennas aboard Solar Orbiter with emphasis on our near-field measurement campaign and corresponding computer simulation. In the course of the project a scale model of the Solar Orbiter spacecraft was manufactured and placed in an anechoic near-field facility. The measurement campaign includes wave-length scaled illumination and scanning of the scale model antennas for finding individual radiation pattern, as well as measurements of the antenna scattering parameters. Overarching goal of the project was to investigate the possibility of using scale model measurements for verification of E-field instrument sensors in the regime above the quasi-static range, as well as provide useful calibration results for the RPW instrument team, allowing significant improvements of the corresponding scientific data analysis.

Translated title of the contribution	De antennes voor Solar-Orbiter satelliet /RPW op schaal
Original language	English
Pages	403-404
Number of pages	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/EuCAP.2014.6901777
Publication status	Published - 6 Apr 2014
Externally published	Yes
Event	8th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP 2014) - The Hague, Netherlands Duration: 6 Apr 2014 → 11 Apr 2014 Conference number: 8 http://www.eucap2014.org/

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Conference	8th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP 2014)
Abbreviated title	EuCAP 2014
Country/Territory	Netherlands
City	The Hague
Period	6/04/14 → 11/04/14
Internet address	http://www.eucap2014.org/

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