A SHALLOW-CAVITY UHF CROSSED-SLOT ANTENNA

Abstract

The shallow-cavity crossed-slot antenna is a UHF radiator designed primarily for use on a high-speed aircraft operating as the airborne terminal in a satellite-to-air communications link. The requirements, design analysis and performance characteristics are described. The antenna's shallow profile makes it attractive either as a 'paste-on' or flush-mounted type radiator. Near-hemispherical radiation coverage is provided.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 08, 1968
Accession Number
AD0672763

Entities

People

  • Charles A. Lindberg

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Airborne
  • Aircrafts
  • Antenna Radiation Patterns
  • Antennas
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Circular Polarization
  • Classification
  • Frequency
  • Geosynchronous Satellites
  • Measurement
  • Phase Shift
  • Polarization
  • Radiation Patterns
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Scale Models
  • Security
  • Slot Antennas

Readers

  • Phased Array Antenna Design.

Technology Areas

  • Space