A practical antenna has been designed and developed for INMARSAT mobile satellite communications. The design uses low cost materials such as foam and copper foil to create a stacked microstrip antenna array. Several t...A practical antenna has been designed and developed for INMARSAT mobile satellite communications. The design uses low cost materials such as foam and copper foil to create a stacked microstrip antenna array. Several techniques were adopted to enhance the impedance bandwidth and axial ratio bandwidth. The final design parameters were optimized by EM simulation. Finally, the L-strip fed six-element stacked microstrip antenna array was constructed and tested. Simulated and measured results show that in the whole INMARSAT work band, the VSWR of the antenna is less than 1.6, its antenna gain is higher than 15dB and wide-angle axial ratio （AR） 3dB is more than 21°. The antenna has been successfully used with a HNS 9201 terminal.展开更多
Two-axis transportable satellite antennas(TATSAs) have been widely adopted owing to its simple structure and low cost. However, by searching in a wide range, it will take a very long searching time. Under extreme cond...Two-axis transportable satellite antennas(TATSAs) have been widely adopted owing to its simple structure and low cost. However, by searching in a wide range, it will take a very long searching time. Under extreme conditions, it will even fail to work. In this paper, we propose a novel roll compensation(RC) method for the low-cost TATSAs to achieve faster tracking even if when the antenna has no azimuth sensor. By analyzing the influence of roll axis on the system performance, details of the compensation method are derived. Simulation and measurement results indicate that the proposed RC method can effectively reduce the initial searching time for satellite communication. In addition, tracking along with the ellipse path with the RC method provides the highest tracking efficiency.展开更多
China Launched its first satellite for mobile communications on a LM-3B launch vehicle from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center at 0：22 on August 6,2016.The Tiantong 1 satellite was developed by the China Academy of ...China Launched its first satellite for mobile communications on a LM-3B launch vehicle from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center at 0：22 on August 6,2016.The Tiantong 1 satellite was developed by the China Academy of Space Technology under CASC to provide all-weather,all-time stable and reliable mobile communications services to China and surrounding regions as well as to the Middle East,Africa,展开更多
Metamaterials have earned their name with extraordinary properties such as negative refractive index and invisibility cloaking. With over 15 years of research and development, metamaterials show their debut in real wo...Metamaterials have earned their name with extraordinary properties such as negative refractive index and invisibility cloaking. With over 15 years of research and development, metamaterials show their debut in real world applications, especially in the areas of telecommunication, sensing, aerospace & defense, optics and medical instrumentation. In the meanwhile, metamaterials are expanding their concept in areas beyond electromagnetics. In this paper, the authors would like to focus on the research and applications in telecommunication and sensing. Octave-bandwidth horn antennas, flat-panel satellite antennas and air-borne holographic satellite antennas are all fabulous examples of clever implementation that bring metamaterials into practical devices. We would like to discuss the features that differentiate metamaterials from conventional counterparts in case studies. With the advancement in design, manufacturing, packaging, detection and testing, more sophisticated features are expected in the telecommunication, sensing, and beyond.展开更多
文摘A practical antenna has been designed and developed for INMARSAT mobile satellite communications. The design uses low cost materials such as foam and copper foil to create a stacked microstrip antenna array. Several techniques were adopted to enhance the impedance bandwidth and axial ratio bandwidth. The final design parameters were optimized by EM simulation. Finally, the L-strip fed six-element stacked microstrip antenna array was constructed and tested. Simulated and measured results show that in the whole INMARSAT work band, the VSWR of the antenna is less than 1.6, its antenna gain is higher than 15dB and wide-angle axial ratio （AR） 3dB is more than 21°. The antenna has been successfully used with a HNS 9201 terminal.
基金jointly sponsored by scientific research foundation NUPTSF(Grant No.NY-214144 and Grant No.NY-215073)NSFC(Grant No.61701260)
文摘Two-axis transportable satellite antennas(TATSAs) have been widely adopted owing to its simple structure and low cost. However, by searching in a wide range, it will take a very long searching time. Under extreme conditions, it will even fail to work. In this paper, we propose a novel roll compensation(RC) method for the low-cost TATSAs to achieve faster tracking even if when the antenna has no azimuth sensor. By analyzing the influence of roll axis on the system performance, details of the compensation method are derived. Simulation and measurement results indicate that the proposed RC method can effectively reduce the initial searching time for satellite communication. In addition, tracking along with the ellipse path with the RC method provides the highest tracking efficiency.
文摘China Launched its first satellite for mobile communications on a LM-3B launch vehicle from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center at 0：22 on August 6,2016.The Tiantong 1 satellite was developed by the China Academy of Space Technology under CASC to provide all-weather,all-time stable and reliable mobile communications services to China and surrounding regions as well as to the Middle East,Africa,
基金supported by Guangdong Innovative Research Team Program(Grant No.2009010005)State Key Laboratory of Meta-RF Electromagnetic Modulation Technology,Shenzhen Innovation P&D Team Program(Peacock Plan)(Grant No.KQE201106020031A)Guangdong Natural Science Funds for Distinguished Young Scholar(Grant No.S20120011253)“Metamaterial Design Method and System”
文摘Metamaterials have earned their name with extraordinary properties such as negative refractive index and invisibility cloaking. With over 15 years of research and development, metamaterials show their debut in real world applications, especially in the areas of telecommunication, sensing, aerospace & defense, optics and medical instrumentation. In the meanwhile, metamaterials are expanding their concept in areas beyond electromagnetics. In this paper, the authors would like to focus on the research and applications in telecommunication and sensing. Octave-bandwidth horn antennas, flat-panel satellite antennas and air-borne holographic satellite antennas are all fabulous examples of clever implementation that bring metamaterials into practical devices. We would like to discuss the features that differentiate metamaterials from conventional counterparts in case studies. With the advancement in design, manufacturing, packaging, detection and testing, more sophisticated features are expected in the telecommunication, sensing, and beyond.
