A compact microstrip antenna with tapered peripheral slits for CubeSat RF payloads at 436MHz: Miniaturization techniques, design & numerical results

Kakoyiannis, CG; Constantinou, P

dc.contributor.author	Kakoyiannis, CG	en
dc.contributor.author	Constantinou, P	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T02:45:01Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T02:45:01Z
dc.date.issued	2008	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/32099
dc.subject	Current distribution	en
dc.subject	Microstrip antennas	en
dc.subject	Polarization	en
dc.subject	Satellite antennas	en
dc.subject	UHF antennas	en
dc.subject.other	Directional patterns (antenna)	en
dc.subject.other	Electric current distribution measurement	en
dc.subject.other	Mathematical models	en
dc.subject.other	Microstrip antennas	en
dc.subject.other	Microwave antennas	en
dc.subject.other	Miniature instruments	en
dc.subject.other	Polarization	en
dc.subject.other	Satellites	en
dc.subject.other	Technical presentations	en
dc.subject.other	Time varying systems	en
dc.subject.other	Compact microstrip antennas	en
dc.subject.other	Current distribution	en
dc.subject.other	Current paths	en
dc.subject.other	Degree of freedoms	en
dc.subject.other	Design and simulations	en
dc.subject.other	Dielectric loadings	en
dc.subject.other	Electrical performances	en
dc.subject.other	Electrical sizes	en
dc.subject.other	Gain performances	en
dc.subject.other	Miniaturization techniques	en
dc.subject.other	Numerical results	en
dc.subject.other	Peripheral slits	en
dc.subject.other	Pico satellites	en
dc.subject.other	Planar antennas	en
dc.subject.other	Satellite antennas	en
dc.subject.other	Small antennas	en
dc.subject.other	Small satellites	en
dc.subject.other	UHF antennas	en
dc.subject.other	Uhf spectrums	en
dc.subject.other	Antennas	en
dc.title	A compact microstrip antenna with tapered peripheral slits for CubeSat RF payloads at 436MHz: Miniaturization techniques, design & numerical results	en
heal.type	conferenceItem	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1109/IWSSC.2008.4656804	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IWSSC.2008.4656804	en
heal.identifier.secondary	4656804	en
heal.publicationDate	2008	en
heal.abstract	We elaborate the design and simulation of a planar antenna that is suitable for CubeSat picosatellites. The antenna operates at 436 MHz and its main features are miniature size and the built-in capability to produce circular polarization. The miniaturization procedure is given in detail, and the electrical performance of this small antenna is documented. Two main miniaturization techniques have been applied, i.e. dielectric loading and distortion of the current path. We have added an extra degree of freedom to the latter. The radiator is integrated with the chassis of the picosatellite and, at the same time, operates at the lower end of the UHF spectrum. In terms of electrical size, the structure presented herein is one of the smallest antennas that have been proposed for small satellites. Despite its small electrical size, the antenna maintains acceptable efficiency and gain performance in the band of interest. ©2008 IEEE.	en
heal.journalName	2008 International Workshop on Satellite and Space Communications, IWSSC'08, Conference Proceedings	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1109/IWSSC.2008.4656804	en
dc.identifier.spage	255	en
dc.identifier.epage	259	en