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Abstract

A 1.3 m piecewise reflectarray demonstrator has been designed, manufactured and tested, that radiates a contoured beam coverage over North America. A very good agreement is obtained between the theoretical and measured radiation patterns. Many innovative techniques and processes were developed in order to meet the challenging specifications of a space telecommunication antenna.

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Dr. Hervé Legay

Dr. Daniele Bresciani

Dr. Eric Labiole

Dr. Renaud Chiniard

Prof. Raphael Gillard