A theoretical study of microwave beam absorption by a rectenna, introduction
Abstract
The conditions required for a large rectenna array (i.e., reference design) to absorb nearly 100% of transmitted energy were studied. Design parameters including element spacing, and the manner in which these affect scatter were formulated. Amplitudes and directions of scatter and development of strategies for mitigation were also investigated. The effects on rectenna behavior of external factors such as weather and aircraft overflights were determined.
- Publication:
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A Theoretetical Study of Microwave Beam Absorption by a Rectenna
- Pub Date:
- January 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981tsmb.nasa....1.
- Keywords:
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- Beams (Radiation);
- Microwaves;
- Radiation Absorption;
- Rectennas;
- Solar Power Satellites;
- Maxwell Equation;
- Microwave Frequencies;
- Near Fields;
- Plane Waves;
- Satellite Power Transmission;
- Waveguides;
- Communications and Radar