Linear-Array and Feed-Network Performance in a Reentry Plasma Environment.
Abstract
A ten-element linear-phased array on an inhomogeneous dielectric or plasma-clad ground plane is analyzed, and the numerical results are compared with input-admittance, antenna-gain, and radiation-pattern measurements in free space and simulated low-altitude reentry environments. The analysis includes internal feed performance, external mutual coupling, element pattern distortion, input admittance, aperture voltage, and resulting antenna-gain calculations. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0733841
Entities
People
- Gordon E. Stewart
- Kurt E. Golden
Organizations
- The Aerospace Corporation