A Tightly Coupled Array Loaded On a Miura-Ori Pattern

In this paper the electromagnetic performance of an array of tightly coupled dipoles is investigated when it is loaded on a modified Miura-ori pattern. The ability of the Miura-ori structure to change its shape is used to adjust the scanning capabilities of the array. Based on our results, as the structure is deformed from 0° to 45°, the arrays' reception is improved compared to the unfolded/flat state for both the E and H planes.