Design of nature inspired broadband microstrip patch antenna for satellite communication

Abstract

This paper presents the design and synthesis of a nature-inspired micro-strip patch antenna based on the sunflower structure. The antenna structure was based on the Fibonacci pattern found in a sunflower, with the antenna elements in the position of the seeds. Simulation is done using computer simulation technology Microwave studio and the geometry offers impedance bandwidth of 5.28 GHz with enhanced radiation parameters. The geometry has simple structure, therefore can be used for satellite communication applications.