Measurement of a 1.3 m Reflectarray Antenna in Flat Panels in Ku Band (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the development and measurements of a 1.3 m facetted reflectarray antenna for Ku band applications, focusing on innovations in design and manufacturing processes. Key advancements include the introduction of Phoenix elements that enhance bandwidth and reduce cross polarization. Measurements conducted over a stringent geographical coverage reveal a strong correlation between theoretical predictions and empirical results, although some discrepancies remain in terms of panel distortion, emphasizing the need for improved synthesis accuracy.