Lunar Environment Evaluation of Sleeve Antenna

Serria, Elham; Gadhafi, Rida; AlMaeeni, Sara; Mukhtar, Husameldin; Copiaco, Abigail; Abd-Alhameed, Raed; Lemieux, Frederic; Mansoor, Wathiq

doi:10.1109/cama57522.2023.10352717

2023 IEEE Conference on Antenna Measurements and Applications (CAMA) 2023

DOI: 10.1109/cama57522.2023.10352717

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Lunar Environment Evaluation of Sleeve Antenna

Elham Serria,

Rida Gadhafi,

Sara AlMaeeni

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A Review of Lunar Communications and Antennas: Assessing Performance in the Context of Propagation and Radiation

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Over the previous two decades, a notable array of space exploration missions have been initiated with the primary aim of facilitating the return of both humans and robots from Earth to the moon. The significance of these endeavors cannot be emphasized enough as numerous entities, both public and private, from across the globe have invested substantial resources into this pursuit. Researchers have committed their efforts to addressing the challenges linked to lunar communication. Even with all of these efforts, only a few of the many suggested designs for communication and antennas on the moon have been evaluated and compared. These designs have also not been shared with the scientific community. To bridge this gap in the existing body of knowledge, this paper conducts a thorough review of lunar surface communication and the diverse antenna designs employed in lunar communication systems. This paper provides a summary of the findings presented in lunar surface communication research while also outlining the assorted challenges that impact lunar communication. Apart from various antenna designs reported in this field, based on their intended usage, two additional classifications are introduced: (a) mission-based antennas—utilized in actual lunar missions—and (b) research-based antennas—employed solely for research purposes. Given the critical need to comprehend and predict lunar conditions and antenna behaviors within those conditions, this review holds immense significance. Its relevance is particularly pronounced in light of the numerous upcoming lunar missions that have been announced.

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A Review of Lunar Communications and Antennas: Assessing Performance in the Context of Propagation and Radiation

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Gadhafi,

AlMaeeni

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Investigating the Impact of Lunar Rover Structure and Lunar Surface Characteristics on Antenna Performance

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This article explores the influence of lunar regolith and rover structure, such as mast design and material composition, on antenna parameters. It focuses on the distinctive difficulties of communication in the lunar environment, which need specialized antenna solutions. This study specifically examines the performance of antennas on the lunar Rashid rover within the Atlas crater, a landing site on the moon, considering two antenna types: a sleeve dipole antenna and an all-metal patch antenna. Thermal analyses reveal temperatures in the Atlas crater can exceed 80 °C during lunar mid-day. The findings highlight the effect of different materials used as thermal coatings for Rashid rover antennas, as well as the influence of rover materials on antenna performance. Furthermore, this study extends to analyze the conductivity and depth of lunar regolith within the Atlas crater. Given the critical role of antennas in wireless communication, understanding how lunar regolith properties affect antenna performance is essential. This research contributes to the creation of a strong communication system for the Rashid rover and future lunar missions by considering the features of the lunar regolith in addition to the rover’s size and material attributes.

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Lunar Environment Evaluation of Sleeve Antenna

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A Review of Lunar Communications and Antennas: Assessing Performance in the Context of Propagation and Radiation

A Review of Lunar Communications and Antennas: Assessing Performance in the Context of Propagation and Radiation

Investigating the Impact of Lunar Rover Structure and Lunar Surface Characteristics on Antenna Performance

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