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Space Antenna Handbook

Name: Space Antenna Handbook
ISBN: 9781119945840

by William A. Imbriale, Steven Gao, Luigi Boccia

June 2012

Beginner

772 pages

28h 35m

English

Wiley

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Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Preface
Acknowledgments
Acronyms
Contributors
Chapter 1: Antenna Basics
1.1 Introduction1.2 Antenna Performance Parameters1.3 Basic Antenna Elements1.4 Arrays1.5 Basic Effects of Antennas in the Space EnvironmentReferences
Chapter 2: Space Antenna Modeling
2.1 Introduction2.2 Methods of Antenna Modeling2.3 Fast Algorithms for Large Space Antenna Modeling2.4 Case Studies: Effects of the Satellite Body on the Radiation Patterns of Antennas2.5 SummaryAcknowledgmentsReferences
Chapter 3: System Architectures of Satellite Communication, Radar, Navigation and Remote Sensing
3.1 Introduction3.2 Elements of Satellite System Architecture3.3 Satellite Missions3.4 Communications Satellites3.5 Radar Satellites3.6 Navigational Satellites3.7 Remote Sensing Satellites3.8 Architecture of Satellite Command and Control3.9 The Communications Payload Transponder3.10 Satellite Functional Requirements3.11 The Satellite Link Equation3.12 The Microwave Transmitter Block3.13 Rx Front-End Block3.14 Received Power in the Communications System's RF Link3.15 Additional Losses in the Satellite and Antenna3.16 Thermal Noise and the Antenna Noise Temperature3.17 The SNR Equation and Minimum Detectable Signal3.18 Power Flux Density, Saturation Flux Density and Dynamic Range3.19 Full-Duplex Operation and Passive Intermodulation3.20 Gain and Gain Variation3.21 Pointing Error3.22 Remaining Elements of Satellite System Architecture3.23 Orbits and Orbital Considerations3.24 Spacecraft Introduction3.25 Spacecraft Budgets (Mass, Power, Thermal)3.26 Orbital Mission Life and Launch Vehicle Considerations3.27 Environment Management (Thermal, Radiation)3.28 Spacecraft Structure (Acoustic/Dynamic)3.29 Satellite Positioning (Station Keeping)3.30 Satellite Positioning (Attitude Control)3.31 Power Subsystem3.32 Tracking, Telemetry, Command and MonitoringReferences

Chapter 4: Space Environment and Materials
4.1 Introduction4.2 The Space Environment of Antennas4.3 Selection of Materials in Relation to Their Electromagnetic Properties4.4 Space Materials and Manufacturing Processes4.5 Characterization of Mechanical and Thermal Behaviour4.6 AcknowledgementsReferences
Chapter 5: Mechanical and Thermal Design of Space Antennas
5.1 Introduction: The Mechanical–Thermal–Electrical Triangle5.2 Design of Antenna Structures5.3 Structural Modelling and Analysis5.4 Thermal and Thermoelastic Analysis5.5 Thermal Control Strategies5.6 AcknowledgementsReferences
Chapter 6: Testing of Antennas for Space
6.1 Introduction6.2 Testing as a Development and Verification Tool6.3 Antenna Testing Facilities6.4 Case Study: SMOSReferences
Chapter 7: Historical Overview of the Development of Space Antennas
7.1 Introduction7.2 The Early Days7.3 Larger Reflectors with Complex Feeding Systems7.4 Array Antennas7.5 ConclusionsAcknowledgementsReferences
Chapter 8: Deployable Mesh Reflector Antennas for Space Applications: RF Characterizations
8.1 Introduction8.2 History of Deployable Mesh Reflectors8.3 Design Considerations Specific to Mesh Reflectors8.4 The SMAP Mission – A Representative Case Study8.5 ConclusionAcknowledgmentsReferences
Chapter 9: Microstrip Array Technologies for Space Applications
9.1 Introduction9.2 Basics of Array Antennas9.3 Passive Arrays9.4 Active Arrays9.5 SummaryAcknowledgementsReferences
Chapter 10: Printed Reflectarray Antennas for Space Applications
10.1 Introduction10.2 Principle of Operation and Reflectarray Element Performance10.3 Analysis and Design Techniques10.4 Reflectarray Antennas for Telecommunication and Broadcasting Satellites10.5 Recent and Future Developments for Space ApplicationsAcknowledgmentsReferences
Chapter 11: Emerging Antenna Technologies for Space Applications
11.1 Introduction11.2 On-Chip/In-Package Antennas for Emerging Millimeter-Wave Systems11.3 Integrated Planar Waveguide Technologies11.4 Microwave/mmW MEMS-Based Circuit Technologies for Antenna Applications11.5 Emerging THz Antenna Systems and Integrated Structures11.6 Case Study: Low-Cost/Complexity Antenna Technologies for Land-Mobile Satellite Communications11.7 ConclusionsReferences
Chapter 12: Antennas for Satellite Communications
12.1 Introduction and Design Requirements12.2 UHF Satellite Communications Antennas12.3 L/S-band Mobile Satellite Communications Antennas12.4 C-, Ku- and Ka-band FSS/BSS Antennas12.5 Multibeam Broadband Satellite Communications Antennas12.6 Antennas for Non-geostationary ConstellationsAcknowledgmentsReferences
Chapter 13: SAR Antennas
13.1 Introduction to Spaceborne SAR Systems13.2 Challenges of Antenna Design for SAR13.3 A Review of the Development of Antennas for Spaceborne SAR13.4 Case Studies of Antennas for Spaceborne SAR13.5 Ongoing Developments in SAR AntennasAcknowledgmentsReferences
Chapter 14: Antennas for Global Navigation Satellite System Receivers
14.1 Introduction14.2 RF Requirements of GNSS Receiving Antenna14.3 Design Challenges and Solutions for GNSS Antennas14.4 Common and Novel GNSS Antennas14.5 Spaceborne GNSS Antennas14.6 Case Study:1 Dual-Band Microstrip Patch Antenna for Spacecraft Precise Orbit Determination Applications14.7 SummaryReferences
Chapter 15: Antennas for Small Satellites
15.1 Introduction to Small Satellites15.2 The Challenges of Designing Antennas for Small Satellites15.3 Review of Antenna Development for Small Satellites15.4 Case Studies15.5 ConclusionsReferences
Chapter 16: Space Antennas for Radio Astronomy
16.1 Introduction16.2 Overview of Radio Astronomy and the Role of Space Antennas16.3 Space Antennas for Cosmic Microwave Background Studies16.4 Space Radio Observatories for Submillimeter/Far-Infrared Astronomy16.5 Low-Frequency Radio Astronomy16.6 Space VLBI16.7 SummaryAcknowledgmentsReferences
Chapter 17: Antennas for Deep Space Applications
17.1 Introduction17.2 Telecommunications Antennas17.3 Case Study I – Mars Science Laboratory17.4 Case Study II – JunoAcknowledgmentsReferences
Chapter 18: Space Antenna Challenges for Future Missions, Key Techniques and Technologies
18.1 Overview of Chapter Contents18.2 General Introduction18.3 General Evolution of Space Antenna Needs and Requirements18.4 Develop Large-Aperture Antennas18.5 Increase Telecommunication Satellite Throughput18.6 Enable Sharing the Same Aperture for Multiband and Multipurpose Antennas18.7 Increase the Competitiveness of Well-Established Antenna Products18.8 Enable Single-Beam In-Flight Coverage/Polarization Reconfiguration18.9 Enable Active Antennas at Affordable Cost18.10 Develop Innovative Antennas for Future Earth Observation and Science Instruments18.11 Evolve Towards Mass Production of Satellite and User Terminal Antennas18.12 Technology Push for Enabling New Missions18.13 Develop New Approaches for Satellite/Antenna Modelling and Testing18.14 Conclusions18.15 AcronymsAcknowledgementsReferences
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Acknowledgments

The editors would like to express their thankfulness to all chapters' authors whose valuable contribution had brought the book project to reality. The support from Richard Davies, Anna Smart, Susan Barclay, and Tiina Ruonamaa from Wiley was also extremely important and it is most appreciated. The editors are also grateful to Abhishan Sharma, Neville Hankins and to all typesetters for their careful work.

William Imbriale would like to thank his wife Carol for her patience and understanding during the editing of the book. Steven Gao would like to express his deep appreciation to his wife, Jun, and his daughter, Karen, for their support. Luigi Boccia would like to manifest his gratitude and admiration to his wife, MariAntonietta, his son, Antonio Francesco, and his daughter, Caterina Dilia, for their encouragement and loving care. He also would like to honorably mention his parents for their guidance and strength.

William A. Imbriale, Steven (Shichang) Gao and Luigi BocciaFebruary 2012

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