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Scattering Effects of Solar Panels on Space Station Antenna PerformanceCharacterizing the scattering properties of the solar array panels is important in predicting Space Station antenna performance. A series of far-field, near-field, and radar cross section (RCS) scattering measurements were performed at S-Band and Ku-Band microwave frequencies on Space Station solar array panels. Based on investigation of the measured scattering patterns, the solar array panels exhibit similar scattering properties to that of the same size aluminum or copper panel mockup. As a first order approximation, and for worse case interference simulation, the solar array panels may be modeled using perfect reflecting plates. Numerical results obtained using the Geometrical Theory of Diffraction (GTD) modeling technique are presented for Space Station antenna pattern degradation due to solar panel interference. The computational and experimental techniques presented in this paper are applicable for antennas mounted on other platforms such as ship, aircraft, satellite, and space or land vehicle.
Document ID
19960021750
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Panneton, Robert J.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX United States)
Ngo, John C.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX United States)
Hwu, Shian U.
(Lockheed Engineering and Sciences Co. Houston, TX United States)
Johnson, Larry A.
(Lockheed Engineering and Sciences Co. Houston, TX United States)
Elmore, James D.
(Lockheed Engineering and Sciences Co. Houston, TX United States)
Lu, Ba P.
(Lockheed Engineering and Sciences Co. Houston, TX United States)
Kelley, James S.
(Lockheed Engineering and Sciences Co. Houston, TX United States)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1994
Publication Information
Publication: Dual-Use Space Technology Transfer Conference and Exhibition
Volume: 1
Subject Category
Communications And Radar
Accession Number
96N25025
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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