Center Innovation Fund: JPL CIF
All-Metal Dual-Polarized W-band Patch Element for Phased Array Antenna Applications, Year 2
Project Description
The objective of this work is to design and demonstrate an interlaced patch array aperture for transmission and reception of dual-polarized radar signals at 94 GHz (W-band). The antenna elements will be constructed as metal patches and will contain no dielectric. The interlaced transmit / receive array configuration eliminates front-end losses at each element, increasing performance and simplifying transmit / receive electronics.
More »Anticipated Benefits
The demonstration of this all-metal interlaced patch array in a key proof of concept needed to enable the development of a W-band scanning cloud radar for the ACE decadal survey mission. Competing concepts do not provide scanning at W-band, as recommend by the Earth Science Decadal Survey.
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) | Lead Organization | FFRDC/UARC | Pasadena, California |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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