Effects of Reentry Plasma Sheath on GPS Patch Antenna Polarization Property
Joint Authors
Li, X. P.
Zhao, L.
Bai, B. W.
Bao, W. M.
Source
International Journal of Antennas and Propagation
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-04-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A plasma sheath enveloping a reentry vehicle would affect performances of on-board antenna greatly, especially the navigation antennas.
This paper studies the effects of reentry plasma sheath on a GPS right-hand circularly polarized (RHCP) patch antenna polarization property during a typical reentry process.
Utilizing the algorithm of finite integration technique, the polarization characteristic of a GPS antenna coated by a plasma sheath is obtained.
Results show that the GPS RHCP patch antenna radiation pattern distortions as well as polarization deteriorations exist during the entire reentry process, and the worst polarization mismatch loss between a GPS antenna and RHCP GPS signal is nearly 3 dB.
This paper also indicates that measures should be taken to alleviate the plasma sheath for maintaining the GPS communication during the reentry process.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zhao, L.& Bai, B. W.& Bao, W. M.& Li, X. P.. 2013. Effects of Reentry Plasma Sheath on GPS Patch Antenna Polarization Property. International Journal of Antennas and Propagation،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zhao, L.…[et al.]. Effects of Reentry Plasma Sheath on GPS Patch Antenna Polarization Property. International Journal of Antennas and Propagation No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Zhao, L.& Bai, B. W.& Bao, W. M.& Li, X. P.. Effects of Reentry Plasma Sheath on GPS Patch Antenna Polarization Property. International Journal of Antennas and Propagation. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500971
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-500971