Journal of Space Science and Technology

Journal of Space Science and Technology

Design and Fabrication of Planar Sub-Array for Satellite Data Transmission Directive Conformal Array Antenna

Document Type : Original Research Paper

Authors
1 M. Sc., School of New Technologies,‎‏ ‏Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
2 Associate Professor, School of New Technologies,‎‏ ‏Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
3 Instructor, Satellite Research Institute, Iranian Space Research Center, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
High-gain antennas are crucial for ensuring stable communication in imaging and remote sensing satellites due to their ability to support high data transmission rates while compensating for the limitations associated with increasing transmitter power or reducing transmission rates. Various antenna types, including electromechanical pointing structures, planar phased array antennas, and conformal phased array antennas, are employed for high-resolution image transmission and communication with ground stations. In satellite communication systems, small-gain omnidirectional antennas typically exhibit a significant gain of 15 dBi. Among these, the conical structure maximizes effective area, while the polyhedral pyramidal structure is also highly effective. An X-band patch antenna was designed and subjected to full-wave simulation using CST software to enhance performance. The designed antenna achieved a peak gain of 5.64 dBi at 8.45 GHz. The antenna array configuration includes eight patch antennas mounted on each face of a polyhedral array, with power distributed via an 8-way Wilkinson power divider. The resulting array achieved a gain of 14.3 dBi, by array theory principles. The construction of a polyhedral conformal array yielded a maximum gain of 18.3 dBi, with consistent gains exceeding 15 dBi for elevation angles beyond 30°. A high-gain circularly polarized array antenna was specifically engineered for satellite system applications, ensuring a robust and effective design and construction. A triangular planar array facilitates the development of various conformal array configurations, making it well-suited for satellite applications.
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Article Title Persian

طراحی و ساخت زیرآرایه صفحه ای برای آنتن آرایه ی همدیس جهتی در لینک ارسال داده ی ماهواره

Authors Persian

آرین زکیانی 1
سیدحسن صدیقی 2
راضیه نریمانی 3
1 کارشناسی ارشد، دانشکده فناوری‌های نوین، دانشگاه علم وصنعت ایران، تهران، ایران
2 دانشیار، دانشکده فناوری‌های نوین، دانشگاه علم وصنعت ایران، تهران، ایران
3 مربی، پژوهشکده سامانه‌های ماهواره، پژوهشگاه فضایی ایران، تهران، ایران
Abstract Persian

در این مقاله طراحی و ساخت آنتن آرایه‌ای مسطح فشرده با بهره‌ی زیاد برای ارسال داده‌های ماهواره در باند X ارائه شده است. با توجه به الزمات مأموریت ماهواره‌‌های تصویربرداری و نیاز به چرخش پرتوی آنتن در راستای دلخواه بدون استفاده از ساز و کار مکانیکی، آنتن آرایه‌‌ی همدیس یکی از بهترین گزینه‌ها به شمار می‌رود. براساس تحلیل‌های صورت گرفته در این پژوهش، ساختار چندوجهی عملکرد مناسبی داشته و آرایه‌ی همدیس به صورت 6 وجهی طراحی شده است. زیرآرایه‌های صفحه‌ای طراحی شده متشکل از 8 المان پچ دایروی، با بهره بالا و شبکه تغذیه مناسب است که قابلیت بکارگیری در این ساختارها را دارد. زیرآرایه‌ی صفحه‌ای مورد نظر پس از شبیه‌سازی، ساخته و نتایج مورد بررسی قرار گرفته است. براساس نتایج به دست آمده، طراحی انجام شده جهت رسیدن به آرایه همدیس براساس ابعاد در اختیار بر روی سازه‌ی ماهواره‌ مناسب می‌باشد.

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آنتن آرایه ای
ماهواره
بهره بالا
کم حجم
آرایه همدیس
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  • Receive Date 17 September 2023
  • Revise Date 23 September 2023
  • Accept Date 01 October 2023
  • First Publish Date 01 October 2023