A review of antennas for Picosatellite applications
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2017Author
Abdul Halim, Lokman
Soh, Ping Jack
Saidatul Norlyana, Azemi
Herwansyah, Lago
Podilchak, Symon K.
Chalermwisutkul, Suramate
Mohd Faizal, Jamlos
Azremi Abdullah, Al-Hadi
Akkaraekthalin, Prayoot
Gao, Steven
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Cube Satellite (CubeSat) technology is an attractive emerging alternative to conventional satellites in radio astronomy, earth observation, weather forecasting, space research, and communications. Its size, however, poses a more challenging restriction on the circuitry and components as they are expected to be closely spaced and very power efficient. One of the main components that will require careful design for CubeSats is their antennas, as they are needed to be lightweight, small in size, and compact or deployable for larger antennas. This paper presents a review of antennas suitable for picosatellite applications. An overview of the applications of picosatellites will first be explained, prior to a discussion on their antenna requirements. Material and antenna topologies which have been used will be subsequently discussed prior to the presentation of several deployable configurations. Finally, a perspective and future research work on CubeSat antennas will be discussed in the conclusion.