Microstrip antenna with solar cells for microsatellites

Abstract

In order to install a high-gain antenna on a microsatellite with solar cells on the surface, a newly designed microstrip antenna has been developed. A high-gain antenna requires the large area of the surface of a microsatellite, therefore, reducing the area for the solar cells. A microstrip antenna with solar cells attached to the surface has been designed. By using this technique, a high-gain antenna can be installed on the surface of a microsatellite without reduction of the area for the solar cells.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">&gt;</ETX>