A DIELECTRIC-ROD BACKFIRE ANTENNA.

Abstract

A backfire antenna is described which incorporates a dielectric slow-wave structure in place of the parasitic directors of earlier models. Using previously investigated optimum dimensions, this antenna uses new techniques of energizing in a cross polarized sense. Measurements of far-field patterns, directivity, and isolation between primary planes are given. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0694073

Entities

People

  • J. A. Strom

Organizations

  • Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antennas
  • Backfire Antennas
  • Directional Antennas
  • Far Field
  • Measurement

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Microwave Engineering.
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.