Scattering properties of solar panels for antenna pattern analysis

Series scattering measurements were performed at S-band and Ku-band microwave frequencies on space station solar array panels. Based on investigation of the measured scattering patterns, the solar array panels exhibit similar scattering properties to that of the same size aluminum or copper panel mockup. As a first order approximation, and for worse case interference simulation, the solar array panels may be modeled using perfect reflecting plates.<
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