The Aerospace Corporation was tasked to assess radio frequency (RF) blackout phenomena caused by plasma generation around vehicles during reentry and presently known methodologies for mitigation of this condition inhibiting communications. The purpose was to understand these phenomena and mitigation approaches applicable to reusable launch vehicles (RLVs) used for commercial space. The viability and limitations of selecting frequency bands amendable to continuous communication in presence of plasma sheaths were assessed and mitigation recommendations provided.
Causes and Mitigation of Radio Frequency (RF) Blackout During Reentry of Reusable Launch Vehicles
2007
103 pages
Report
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English
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