Array antenna, in particular for space applications
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1. An array antenna for space applications, the antenna comprising:
- a plurality of subarrays each containing at least four radiating elements inside a respective common periphery, each said subarray being in the form of a physically separate stack of conductive and dielectric layers bounded by said respective common periphery; and
a support structure having a plurality of openings arranged in a two dimensional array, each said opening being a respective common opening located beneath a major portion of all of said at least four radiating elements of a respective said subarray and each said opening being surrounded by an interface zone defining a support surface for fixing to said common periphery of the respective subarray.
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Abstract
An array antenna in particular for space applications comprises radiating elements having a stratified type of structure. These elements are fixed on a support structure having openings beneath the radiating elements.
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1. An array antenna for space applications, the antenna comprising:
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a plurality of subarrays each containing at least four radiating elements inside a respective common periphery, each said subarray being in the form of a physically separate stack of conductive and dielectric layers bounded by said respective common periphery; and a support structure having a plurality of openings arranged in a two dimensional array, each said opening being a respective common opening located beneath a major portion of all of said at least four radiating elements of a respective said subarray and each said opening being surrounded by an interface zone defining a support surface for fixing to said common periphery of the respective subarray. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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