Fully Metallic Dual-Band Conformal Polarizers for Satellite Communications
Purpose and goal
The project leverages the strengths of additive manufacturing to enable scalable, cost-efficient production of fully metallic polarizers. The outcome supports improved antenna efficiency, reduced launch costs, and compatibility with future satellite communication requirements.
Expected effects and results
The result will be cost-effective, lightweight polarizers with very low losses across the K to D band spectrum. Fully metallic polarizers also show resilience to outer space conditions, maintaining reliable performance under significant temperature variations, unlike dielectric-based alternatives.
Planned approach and implementation
The project leverages the strengths of additive manufacturing to enable scalable, cost-efficient production of fully metallic polarizers. The outcome supports improved antenna efficiency, reduced launch costs, and compatibility with future satellite communication requirement
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