MUMBAI, India, April 20 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202411075005 A) filed by Amity University, New Delhi, on Oct. 4, 2024, for 'smart metamaterial communication array for interplanetary missions and working method thereof.'
Inventor(s) include Rajiv Iyer; Vedprakash Maralapalle; Poornima Mahesh; Saranya A; and Selvakumaran.
The application for the patent was published on April 17, under issue no. 16/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention is a Metamaterial-Based Reconfigurable Antenna Array designed for space missions. It integrates metamaterials for enhanced gain and directivity and features reconfigurable components like 7 MEMS switches for dynamic adjustment of frequency and pattern. The compact, lightweight design includes advanced thermal management and an adaptive optimization system using sensors and machine learning to maintain optimal performance. This antenna offers improved communication capabilities, adaptability, and efficiency, making it suitable for diverse applications in challenging environments."
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