Modeling, verification and optimization of LTCC based TR module: Dynamic behavioral performance in satellite radar payload

Transmit Receive (TR) modules are the hardcore of the radar payload, which has day-night and all weather imaging capability in earth observation satellites having military and civil applications. The TR modules in satellite application will experience critical vibration loads during launch wherein i...

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Main Authors: Vinod S. Chippalkatti, Rajashekhar C. Biradar, B.K. Chandrashekar, Santosh Joteppa
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-02-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Remote Sensing and Space Sciences
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author Vinod S. Chippalkatti
Rajashekhar C. Biradar
B.K. Chandrashekar
Santosh Joteppa
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Rajashekhar C. Biradar
B.K. Chandrashekar
Santosh Joteppa
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description Transmit Receive (TR) modules are the hardcore of the radar payload, which has day-night and all weather imaging capability in earth observation satellites having military and civil applications. The TR modules in satellite application will experience critical vibration loads during launch wherein it withstands such loads generated by the launch vehicle.In this paper, Low Temperature Cofired Ceramics (LTCC) based dual channel TR module is analyzed for mechanical performance parameters using finite element method and experimentally tested. Both the channels have been tested independently and the integrated module has been successfully qualified for designed specifications. The analytical calculations have been done to validate the physical parameters such as deflection, stress, natural frequency including thickness of the parts. Further, the optimization of design has been proposed to identify the right material for designing of LTCC substrate lid, mechanical housing, and cover of TR module.The FEM based structural analysis has been carried out with 29,867 nodes and 29,389 elements for LTCC submodule and 342,261 nodes and 960,705 elements for the dual TR module level. It is found through the experimental verification of vibration testing that FEM analysis demonstrated less than 2% errors and provided useful confidence for reliable operation of the radar imaging payload in the orbit.
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spelling doaj.art-ca6d9150fdb24d888a1cf538d573ce8e2023-04-01T08:45:46ZengElsevierEgyptian Journal of Remote Sensing and Space Sciences1110-98232023-02-012614361Modeling, verification and optimization of LTCC based TR module: Dynamic behavioral performance in satellite radar payloadVinod S. Chippalkatti0Rajashekhar C. Biradar1B.K. Chandrashekar2Santosh Joteppa3Centum Electronics Limited, Bangalore, India; REVA University, Bangalore, India; Corresponding author.School of Electronics and Communication Engineering, REVA University, Bangalore, IndiaCentum Electronics Limited, Bangalore, IndiaCentum Electronics Limited, Bangalore, IndiaTransmit Receive (TR) modules are the hardcore of the radar payload, which has day-night and all weather imaging capability in earth observation satellites having military and civil applications. The TR modules in satellite application will experience critical vibration loads during launch wherein it withstands such loads generated by the launch vehicle.In this paper, Low Temperature Cofired Ceramics (LTCC) based dual channel TR module is analyzed for mechanical performance parameters using finite element method and experimentally tested. Both the channels have been tested independently and the integrated module has been successfully qualified for designed specifications. The analytical calculations have been done to validate the physical parameters such as deflection, stress, natural frequency including thickness of the parts. Further, the optimization of design has been proposed to identify the right material for designing of LTCC substrate lid, mechanical housing, and cover of TR module.The FEM based structural analysis has been carried out with 29,867 nodes and 29,389 elements for LTCC submodule and 342,261 nodes and 960,705 elements for the dual TR module level. It is found through the experimental verification of vibration testing that FEM analysis demonstrated less than 2% errors and provided useful confidence for reliable operation of the radar imaging payload in the orbit.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110982322001156Transmit Receive (TR) ModulesSynthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)Low Temperature Cofired Ceramic (LTCC)Finite Element Modeling (FEM)Structural AnalysisStatic analysis
spellingShingle Vinod S. Chippalkatti
Rajashekhar C. Biradar
B.K. Chandrashekar
Santosh Joteppa
Modeling, verification and optimization of LTCC based TR module: Dynamic behavioral performance in satellite radar payload
Egyptian Journal of Remote Sensing and Space Sciences
Transmit Receive (TR) Modules
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
Low Temperature Cofired Ceramic (LTCC)
Finite Element Modeling (FEM)
Structural Analysis
Static analysis
title Modeling, verification and optimization of LTCC based TR module: Dynamic behavioral performance in satellite radar payload
title_full Modeling, verification and optimization of LTCC based TR module: Dynamic behavioral performance in satellite radar payload
title_fullStr Modeling, verification and optimization of LTCC based TR module: Dynamic behavioral performance in satellite radar payload
title_full_unstemmed Modeling, verification and optimization of LTCC based TR module: Dynamic behavioral performance in satellite radar payload
title_short Modeling, verification and optimization of LTCC based TR module: Dynamic behavioral performance in satellite radar payload
title_sort modeling verification and optimization of ltcc based tr module dynamic behavioral performance in satellite radar payload
topic Transmit Receive (TR) Modules
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
Low Temperature Cofired Ceramic (LTCC)
Finite Element Modeling (FEM)
Structural Analysis
Static analysis
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110982322001156
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