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A theoretical study of microwave beam absorption by a rectennaThe rectenna's microwave power beam absorption limit was theoretically confirmed by two mathematical models descriptive of the microwave absorption process; first one model was based on the current sheet equivalency of a large planar array above a reflector and the second model, which was based on the properties of a waveguide with special imaging characteristics, quantified the electromagnetic modes (field configurations) in the immediate vicinity of a Rectenna element spacing which permit total power beam absorption by preventing unwanted modes from propagating (scattering) were derived using these models. Several factors causing unwanted scattering are discussed.
Document ID
19820014863
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Ott, J. H. (Novar Electronics Corp. Barberton, OH, United States)
Rice, J. S. (Novar Electronics Corp. Barberton, OH, United States)
Thorn, D. C. (Novar Electronics Corp. Barberton, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1980
Publication Information
Publication: NASA, Washington The Final Proc. of the Solar Power Satellite Program Rev.
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Accession Number
82N22737
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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