Structural Morphing Metasurface for Electromagnetic Beam Manipulation
Space Physics
2024-08-22 v1
Abstract
The paper presents a novel concept of a 3D structural metasurface with mechanically morphing capability that can be used as a transmit- or reflect-array to manipulate electromagnetic beams for applications in RF sensing and communications for both space and ground stations. They can be controlled using low-power actuators to deform the surface profile which is then utilised as a lens or a reflector for beamforming and steering. The proposed simulated structural metasurfaces can be used for either beam-steering or to generate bespoke contour beams for satellite communication and sensing.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2408.11231,
title = {Structural Morphing Metasurface for Electromagnetic Beam Manipulation},
author = {Aakash Bansal and William Whittow},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2408.11231},
year = {2024}
}
Comments
Accepted and will be presented at 42nd ESA Antenna Workshop on Antenna Technologies for Future Space Missions