Investigating the Impact of Lunar Rover Structure and Lunar Surface Characteristics on Antenna Performance
Rida Gadhafi, Elham Serria, Sara AlMaeeni, Husameldin Mukhtar, Raed Abd-Alhameed, Wathiq Mansoor
TL;DR
This paper studies how the design of lunar rovers and the properties of the moon's surface affect antenna performance for communication.
Contribution
The study introduces a detailed analysis of antenna performance influenced by lunar regolith and rover structure for the Rashid rover in the Atlas crater.
Findings
Thermal analyses show temperatures in the Atlas crater can exceed 80 °C during lunar mid-day.
Material composition of rover components significantly affects antenna performance.
Conductivity and depth of lunar regolith in the Atlas crater are analyzed for their impact on communication systems.
Abstract
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…
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TopicsAntenna Design and Analysis · Planetary Science and Exploration · Radio Astronomy Observations and Technology