Dispersible Transmitting Antenna VLF/LF Investigation
Abstract
The program was for the purpose of studying the feasibility of an electrically short antenna which will provide a minimum radiated power of 100 watts in the frequency range from 27 to 60 kHz. The study produces data for the design of a dispersible antenna 100 feet high to be used in survivable low frequency communications systems. The system and methods proposed develop the maximum bandwidth-efficiency product and thereby offer good bandwidth as well as efficiency. Based upon previous study work, a special configuration was offered which has been named PARAN (Perimeter current antenna). It is based upon the principle, that if the vertical radiating portion of the current can be made to flow in a sheet on the perimeter of the available site area, then the maximum bandwidth-efficiency product for the available site will be developed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0740618
Entities
People
- Homer A. Ray Jr.