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Metasurface Design for RCS Reduction Applications

  • Irfan Ahmed
  • , Muhammad Noman
  • , Muhammad Imran
  • , Farooq A. Tahir
  • , Qammer H. Abbasi
  • National University of Sciences and Technology Pakistan
  • University of Glasgow

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Abstract

In this paper, a novel wideband radar cross section (RCS) reduction metasurface is proposed based on polarization conversion. The unit element features a double arrowhead structure combined with a square metallic loop, arranged in an array with mirror elements rotated 90° for polarization conversion, enabling RCS reduction in reflective mode. The unit cell and its mirror function as a cross-polarizer from 9.7 31.8 GHz and 34.2 35.2 GHz. The metasurface is implemented in a 25×25 array on a cost-effective FR-4 substrate with 0.18 mm thickness and overall dimensions of 6×6 inches. Simulated and measured results show an RCS reduction of 10 dB, with peak reductions of 20.83 dB from 10.7 12.3 GHz and 30.12 dB from 18.5 34.5 GHz, compared to a flat metallic plate of identical size. The measurements align well with simulations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2025 IEEE/MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2025
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages966-969
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9798331514099
DOIs
StatePublished - 2025
Externally publishedYes
Event2025 IEEE/MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2025 - San Francisco, United States
Duration: 15 Jun 202520 Jun 2025

Publication series

NameIEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest
ISSN (Print)0149-645X

Conference

Conference2025 IEEE/MTT-S International Microwave Symposium, IMS 2025
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco
Period15/06/2520/06/25

Keywords

  • RCS reduction
  • metasurface
  • polarization conversion
  • radar cross section

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