Modelling antennas in outer space using the boundary element unstructured transmission-line (BEUT) method

Simmons, Daniel; Cools, Kristof; Sewell, Phillip

Abstract

In this paper the hybridization of the 2D time domain boundary element method (BEM) with the unstructured transmission line method (UTLM) is described. The novel method enables accurate modelling of radiating boundary conditions, excitation by plane waves, and efficient modelling of problems containing large free-space regions and non-uniform materials. The method has been developed to more accurately describe arbitrary surfaces and is demonstrated by comparing numerical results against analytical results.

Citation

Simmons, D., Cools, K., & Sewell, P. (2015, October). Modelling antennas in outer space using the boundary element unstructured transmission-line (BEUT) method. Paper presented at 36th ESA Antenna Workshop on Antennas and RF Systems for Space Science, Noordwijk, Netherlands

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (unpublished)
• Conference Name: 36th ESA Antenna Workshop on Antennas and RF Systems for Space Science
• Conference Location: Noordwijk, Netherlands
• Start Date: Oct 6, 2015
• End Date: Oct 9, 2015
• Publication Date: Oct 6, 2015
• Deposit Date: Nov 9, 2015
• Publicly Available Date: Nov 9, 2015
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: UTLM, BEM, BEUT
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/764561
• Publisher URL: http://congrexprojects.com/2015-events/15c14/introduction