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Why is a mesh sometimes used instead of a solid reflector surface?

  • A.It allows the antenna to receive two polarisations at the same time
  • B.It broadens the bandwidth of the reflector considerably at low frequency
  • C.It prevents ice from forming because water passes straight through the surface
  • D.It reduces weight and wind loading while still reflecting the wave

Answer: D

Provided the mesh openings are small compared with the wavelength, the surface reflects almost as well as solid metal while weighing far less and passing the wind, which matters greatly on large steerable structures. The upper frequency limit is set by the mesh size. It does not add polarisation capability or bandwidth, and while it sheds water it does not prevent icing. Knowing when a structure may be approximated as a continuous surface is a recurring judgement in this subject.

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