Development of the Multiturn Loop Antenna at H.F. for Shipboard Applications
Abstract
The report describes efforts to develop the electrically small multiturn loop antenna for shipboard use at H.F. A 2 foot by 2 foot by 1 foot high prototype was constructed and tested over a tuning range of from 2 to 30 MHz. Several methods for measuring antenna efficiency are described. The effect of changes of loop parameters are discussed. Midband efficiency was 30% (10 MHz) increasing above and decreasing below this frequency. Efficiency increases considerably with increasing coil diameter. Further study is recommended.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0771729
Entities
People
- C. H. Walter
- P. Bohley
- R. Caldecott
Organizations
- Ohio State University