TICRA Tools Student Edition
TICRA
Free reduced-functionality edition of GRASP and QUPES within TICRA Tools for educational and self-study use.
Technical specifications
- Capability
- Define single- and dual-reflector systems with paraboloidal, hyperboloidal, ellipsoidal, and flat surface shapes
- Capability
- Define reflector rims as circles, ellipses, or rectangles
- Capability
- Perform PO and/or GO-UGTD analysis of single and dual reflectors
- Capability
- Define reflectarray antennas using a rectangular patch element
- Capability
- Perform Periodic MoM analysis of reflectarrays
- Capability
- Optimise the reflectarray element layout to achieve a pencil beam in a user-defined direction
- Capability
- Define frequency-selective surfaces based on single or multiple element layers of rectangular patches or loops
- Capability
- Illuminate reflectors and reflectarrays with analytically given feed patterns, including Gaussian beams
- Capability
- Display pattern cuts and two-dimensional grids
- Terms of use
- Free, for educational/self-study purposes only; not for commercial use or redistribution
About
The TICRA Tools Student Edition provides a reduced-functionality version of the professional GRASP and QUPES products. It gives users the chance to become familiar with the software and can help analyse many realistic antennas. It is a free download for educational and self-study purposes only — usable for teaching, courses, student projects, and self-study, but not for any commercial applications or activities, and not permitted as part of any services or software packages delivered or distributed to third parties.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.