Optimizing Antenna Placement Using Modeling and Simulation

Abstract

This report examines how modeling and simulation (M and S) improves the initial design phase optimizing telemetry antenna placement. This multi-physics software is used to create antenna modeling, placement, and radiation pattern. Ultimately, the software facilitated the trade-off analysis between three predetermined antenna placement locations. In order to demonstrate the benefits of M and S, three distinct antenna positions analyzed optimal placement with a focus given to ground plane. The goal of the simulations was to optimize radiation pattern uniformity coupled with the best usable beam angle. The result of this M and S work identified an optimized location for antenna placement resulting in a pod modification to support the new location with low cost and timesaving.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 10, 2022
Accession Number
AD1168701

Entities

People

  • Frank Cruz

Organizations

  • United States Air Force

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Acoustic Absorption
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Anechoic Chambers
  • Boundaries
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Computers
  • Elements
  • Geometry
  • Integral Equations
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Patterns
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Standards
  • Telemetry
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.