Accelerate antenna design, placement, and interference mitigation with EM Simulation workflows

The connected aircraft is revolutionizing aviation communication by enhancing safety through improved air traffic management, enabling predictive maintenance, optimizing fleet management, and reducing operational costs while increasing passenger entertainment. Central to this transformation is high-speed wireless connectivity; moreover, it relies on advanced antennas for seamless communication among aircraft, drones, satellites, and ground stations.

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Connectivity Challenges

To support high-speed data links, especially in the Ka-band via 5G satellite communication, new antenna technologies are required. Integrators must ensure reliable operation of radio systems for communication, navigation, and surveillance, which involves:

• Meeting antenna requirements
• Satisfying performance standards
• Ensuring connected radios operate without degradation

3DEXPERIENCE Platform for Antenna Design

The 3DEXPERIENCE® platform enhances antenna design and integration by offering:

• A unified modeler and user interface
• Integrated modeling, simulation, and manufacturing applications
• A single source of truth for real-time collaboration across stakeholders
• Reduction of errors associated with traditional siloed approaches, leading to cost savings and lower risks in prototyping

Antenna Design Placement and Interference Workflow

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EM simulation workflows on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform expedite antenna product development by connecting data and processes from requirements to manufacturing. The image shows the extensive workflows and sub-workflows at various design stages, emphasizing the complexity and need for a unified system.

Antenna Performance with EM Simulation

The platform’s specialized electromagnetic (EM) simulation workflows, therefore, support complex aerospace challenges. Furthermore, with capabilities to mesh large-scale problems and solve for various frequency bands, Dassault Systèmes provides:

• A comprehensive suite of EM simulation solvers for antenna design
• Hybrid solutions to broaden application ranges
• Access to high-performance computing for efficient problem-solving across multiscale aerospace issues

Unified Modeling and Simulation | MODSIM

Complex workflows, therefore, demand that the 3D model is always current. Moreover, the 3DEXPERIENCE platform is designed with unified modeling and simulation at its core, transforming these processes from linear to circular. Consequently, this approach helps to:

• Shorten development cycles
• Minimize costly mistakes and rework
• Achieve certification faster and at a lower cost

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