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Special Article Collection on Antennas and Propagation for Space Applications

Special Article Collection on Antennas and Propagation for Space Applications

From pioneering satellite launches to today’s advanced multi-orbit systems, space technologies have become integral to global connectivity, navigation, and Earth observation. This collection highlights cutting-edge research at the intersection of space systems and antenna technologies, showcasing innovations driving the next generation of space communications.

The collection features 17 articles spanning three key areas: (1) ground segment antennas, (2) space segment antennas, and (3) propagation in satellite links. Collectively, these articles offer a comprehensive overview of current research activities and highlight key areas of interest within the antennas and propagation community.

We cordially thank the Guest Editors for undertaking this significant endeavor in compiling this comprehensive collection on Antennas and Propagation for Space Applications.

Guest Editors

Nelson J. G. Fonseca, Anywaves, France

Oscar Quevedo-Teruel, KTH, Sweden

Goutam Chattopadhyay, NASA-Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, USA

 

Read the Editorial here

 

A. Ground Segment Antennas

Α.1. User Terminals

  1. An Integrated Dual-Band Dual-Circularly Polarized Shared-Aperture Transmit-Array Antenna for K-/Ka-Band Applications Enabled by Polarization Twisting Elements
    X. Tong, Z. H. Jiang, Y. Li, F. Wu, J. Wu, R. Sauleau, and W. Hong | vol. 71, no. 6, pp. 4955-4966, June 2023
  2. Millimeter-Wave Filtering Circularly Polarized Antenna Using Hybrid Radiation Modes for Satellite Applications
    Z. Xiao, Y. Cao, W. Che and Q. Xue | vol. 72, no. 10, pp. 7584-7593
  3. A Dual-Polarized SIW Lens Antenna Array for Rx-/Tx-Integration at K/Ka-Band
    T. Jaschke and A. F. Jacob | vol. 71, no. 3, pp. 2443-2453, March 2023
  4. A Beam-Steering Solution With Highly Transmitting Hybrid Metasurfaces and Circularly Polarized High-Gain Radial-Line Slot Array Antennas
    M. U. Afzal, K. P. Esselle and M. N. Y. Koli | vol. 70, no. 1, pp. 365-377
  5. Risley Scanner Using a Metasurface Source and a Single Deflector for SATCOM Applications
    M. Bertrand, J. Ruiz-García, J.-F. Allaeys, D. G. Ovejero, T. Q. Van Hoang, B. Loiseaux, R. Sauleau, R. Czarny, and M. Ettorre | vol. 72, no. 6, pp. 4839-4851, June 2024
  6. Generalized Risley Prism for Beam-Steering Transmit Arrays With Reduced Grating Lobes
    S. A. Matos, N. J. G. Fonseca, J. C. Serra, J. M. Felício, J. R. Costa and C. A. Fernandes | vol. 71, no. 11, pp. 8420-8428, Nov. 2023
  7. Dual-Band Combined-Aperture Variable Inclination Continuous Transverse Stub Antenna With Consistent Beam Direction
    Y. Lu, Y. You, Y. Wang, Z. -W. Zheng and J. Huang | vol. 70, no. 10, pp. 8962-8972, Oct. 2022
  8. High-Gain Tapered Long Slot Array for Satcom Applications in PCB Technology With Folded Corporate Feed Network
    A.Mahmoud, M. Ettorre and R. Sauleau | vol. 72, no. 1, pp. 343-355, Jan. 2024

Α.2. Ground Stations, Radio Telescopes and Tracking Antennas

  1. Low-Profile True-Time-Delay Beamsteerable Leaky-Wave Antenna for Satellite Applications in the K Band
    E. Baladi, G. S. Sethi, H. Legay and S. V. Hum | vol. 71, no. 1, pp. 236-249, Jan. 2023
  2. Design of Rim-Located Reconfigurable Reflectarrays for Interference Mitigation in Reflector Antennas
    J. Budhu, S. V. Hum, S. Ellingson and R. M. Buehrer | vol. 72, no. 4, pp. 3736-3741, April 2024
  3. Maximum Achievable Gain of Annular-Shaped Beams
    A.Bhattacharyya, J. Gustafson, T. Hand and J. Torres | vol. 70, no. 5, pp. 3904-3909, May 2022

B. Space Segment Antennas

  1. A 7 m × 1.5 m Aperture Parabolic Cylinder Deployable Mesh Reflector Antenna for Next-Generation Satellite Synthetic Aperture Radar
    Y. Rahmat-Samii, J. Wang, J. Zamora, G. Freebury, R. E. Hodges and S. J. Horst | vol. 71, no. 8, pp. 6378-6389, Aug. 2023
  2. Development of a Ka-Band Non-Regular Multibeam Coverage Antenna
    E. Calà, M. Baldelli, A. Catalani, E. Menargues, G. Toso and P. Angeletti |vol. 71, no. 1, pp. 7-17, Jan. 2023
  3. Frequency-Selective Beam-Shaping Technique to Provide Equal Beam Coverage Using Reflectarray Antennas for Dual-Band Multispot Satellites
    C. Martinez-De-Rioja and J. A. Encinar | vol. 71, no. 4, pp. 3677-3682, April 2023

C. Propagation

  1. An Atmospheric Data-Driven Q-Band Satellite Channel Model With Feature Selection
    L. Bai, Q. Xu, Z. Huang, S. Wu, S. Ventouras, G. Goussetis, and X. Cheng | vol. 70, no. 6, pp. 4002-4013, June 2022
  2. Phase Cube Modeling of Ionospheric F-Layer Dipole Flute Instability Effects on High-Frequency Propagation
    A. J. Knisely, D. J. Emmons and A. J. Terzuoli | vol. 71, no. 7, pp. 6014-6026, July 2023
  3. Experimental Assessment of Cloud Attenuation in a Q-Band Slant-Path Link
    D. Pimienta-del-Valle, G. A. Siles, J. M. Riera and P. Garcia-del-Pino | vol. 72, no. 2, pp. 1772-1778, Feb. 2024

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