NEAR FIELD MEASUREMENTS ON A LOGARITHMICALLY PERIODIC ANTENNA

Abstract

Near-field measurements on a triangular-tooth log periodic antenna reveal that two waves exist on the structure. A transmission line wave travels from the apex to the active region of the antenna and excites currents in the teeth in this region. These currents in turn launch a radiated wave which accounts for the far-field pattern characteristics of the antenna. The antenna is shown to exhibit a pronounced degree of increased directivity. Near-field measurements made through one period of operation show smooth variations of the field distributions with frequency. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 20, 1962
Accession Number
AD0278588

Entities

People

  • Claes T. Elfving
  • Raymond E. Franks
  • Ross L. Bell

Organizations

  • Sylvania Electric Products

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antennas
  • Far Field
  • Log Periodic Antennas
  • Measurement
  • Near Field
  • Transmission Lines

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.