Modular Phased Array Architecture Optimization for Space Antenna Systems

The design of modular phased arrays for satellite systems is addressed. The array architecture is simplified through an irregular tiling technique where the number of transmit/receive modules is reduced by using a single output/input for all the radiating elements clustered in a tile. An illustrative example is shown to demonstrate the possibility of using tiled arrays for space applications when considering a domino-like shaped tile.