A Metamaterial-Inspired Approach to Mitigating Radio Frequency Blackout When a Plasma Forms Around a Reentry Vehicle

Radio frequency (RF) blackout and attenuation have been observed during atmospheric reentry since the advent of space exploration. The effects range from severe attenuation to complete loss of communications and can last from 90 s to 10 min depending on the vehicle’s trajectory. This paper examines...

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Main Authors: Bruce A. Webb, Richard W. Ziolkowski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Photonics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6732/7/4/88