This study presents a lightweight metasurface microwave absorption filter (MMAF) designed for low-frequency stealth applications in the L-band. The metasurface is optimized using a genetic algorithm to achieve broadband absorption at subwavelength thickness. The fabricated MMAF consists of a glass fiber-reinforced plastic layer, a metasurface layer, and a dielectric layer with a size of 30 × 30 cm². It maintains a reflection coefficient below −10 dB in the frequency range of 1.01–1.78 GHz. Experiments using small MMAFs measuring 15 × 15 cm² confirmed stable performance after composite molding. In addition, the results from small MMAFs configured in a 2 × 2 array were similar to those of the 30 × 30 cm² structure. These results highlight the potential of the MMAF for scalable deployment on curved or segmented surfaces, expanding its applicability to various stealth platforms.

한국전자파학회논문지 (The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science)