Breakthroughs in Low-Profile Leaky-Wave HPM Antennas

Abstract

This report describes progress made during the 12th quarter of this R and D program and highlights the current status of the research. We are especially pleased to report that during this period we developed a significantly-improved design for the Rotated Aperture Waveguide Sidewall-Emitting Antenna (RAWSEA). The new design offers two key advantages over its predecessors: (1) a lower profile (shallower depth) than any of the other HPM-capable leaky-wave antennas investigated under this program, even including previous shallow-depth RAWSEAs; and (2) a simplified design procedure for the leaky-wave grill. Note: This is the last of the periodic Quarterly Reports to be submitted by SARA under the overall 37-month program. The Final Report (due next month) is currently under preparation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 21, 2016
Accession Number
AD1017771

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  • Robert A. Koslover

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  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Antennas
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