GRASP fundamentals: fast and accurate analysis and design of reflector antenna systems

Agenda

- Introduction to GRASP: the industry standard for reflector antennas design and and analysis.
- Briefly introduce GRASP, its applications, and its specialised high-speed approach.
- Antenna Modelling Workflow: Demonstrate a simple workflow from feed and reflector to currents and radiation patterns.
- Realistic Models & BoR-MoM: Explore realistic antenna geometries and when BoR-MoM provides an advantage.
- Optimisation and Q&A: Show a simple optimisation example, and summary of key messages.

Overview    

This webinar provides a practical introduction to GRASP, giving participants an overview of the software, its applications, and its specialised high-speed electromagnetic analysis capabilities.

Through simple examples and visual workflows, attendees will see how to model antenna systems, analyse fields and radiation patterns, work with realistic geometries, and apply methods such as BoR-MoM and optimisation. 

The session will conclude with the key takeaways and a preview of the more advanced modelling topics covered in the second dedicated webinar.


Key takeaways

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GRASP is a specialised tool for reflector antenna systems.

It supports conventional and advanced reflector configurations, CATR systems, lenses and related structures.
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GRASP combines complementary electromagnetic methods.

PO/PTD, GO/GTD and BoR-MoM allow each part of the antenna to be treated with the most appropriate method.
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GRASP’s computational speed enables engineering design - not only analysis.

Fast simulations make frequency studies, design comparisons and optimisation practical.
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Realistic effects can be added as the model develops.

Start with a simple model, validate the results, and progressively add detail and complexity as needed.

About GRASP

GRASP is the industry standard for reflector antenna analysis and optimisation
It enables you to reach enhanced productivity with fast and accurate design and analysis of competitive reflector antenna solutions.

Speaker


Cecilia Cappellin

Director of Customer Projects and Support
Product Manager for TICRA Tools.


Education: PhD, MSc in Telecommunications Engineering
Specialization: Reflector antenna design and analysis, feed design, antenna diagnostics, microwave radiometers
With TICRA since: 2004

FAQs

Who should attend this webinar?

- Antenna and RF engineers with a good understanding of antenna systems.
- Engineers with little or no previous experience using GRASP.
- Users of general-purpose EM modelling tools or in-house simulation tools.
- Anyone who wants to understand what GRASP can model and why it is efficient.
- Engineers looking to understand when a specialised reflector antenna tool is the right choice.
- Anyone familiar with TICRA or GRASP by name who wants to explore the full breadth of GRASP’s capabilities.

How long is the Webinar?

The webinar will last approximately 40 minutes.

Is the Webinar going to be recorded? 

Yes, you will be provided with a replay link.

Is the Webinar interactive?

Yes. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions through a dedicated chat.