It is proposed to demonstrate the feasibility of an innovative metamaterial-based system to provide advanced beamforming capabilities to communications and other types of antenna systems. In particular, this project will seek to develop a metamaterial-based system specifically for spaced-based communications where performance, weight, and the space environment are important factors in assessing the viability.
Benefit: Advancements in space-based antenna systems will provide improved satellite communications capabilities for commercial systems.
Keywords: Antenna, Metamaterials, Beam-Forming, Anti-Jam, Space, Wide Field-Of-View
