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2026-04-11
Design and Experimental Validation of a Wideband Patch Antenna for Ku-Band Satellite Systems Using DGS and DMS Techniques
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Progress In Electromagnetics Research C, Vol. 168, 208-216, 2026
Abstract
This research presents the design and evaluation of a high-performance Ku-band microstrip patch antenna for satellite communications. The antenna incorporates a Defected Ground Structure (DGS) and a Defected Microstrip Structure (DMS) to achieve a wide impedance bandwidth and stable radiation characteristics. Etching slots into both the radiating element and ground plane enables the precise control of current distribution, thereby enhancing operational bandwidth. The antenna was modeled and optimized in CST Microwave Studio and HFSS to ensure consistent simulation results. Experimental results demonstrate effective operation from 15 to 18 GHz, with a return loss (S11) below -10 dB. The strong agreement between simulation and measurement results confirms the reliability of the design. The antenna's compact form factor and wideband performance make it suitable for satellite-on-the-move (SOTM) and low-Earth-orbit (LEO) terminal applications.
Citation
Rajae Tribak, Hicham Setti, Moustapha El Bakkali, Aziz Dkiouak, and Larbi Setti, "Design and Experimental Validation of a Wideband Patch Antenna for Ku-Band Satellite Systems Using DGS and DMS Techniques," Progress In Electromagnetics Research C, Vol. 168, 208-216, 2026.
doi:10.2528/PIERC26021801
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