Development of a Zero-Drag VHF Communications Antenna for Aircraft

Abstract

The design and performance of a zero-drag foil-type antenna for VHF communications is described. This antenna, designed for the F4U Aircraft, is taped to a non-metallic vertical stabilizer. Although a moderately deep null in the pattern appears in the forward direction, the antenna appears satisfactory for use from 115 to at least 400 megacycles.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 08, 1947
Accession Number
AD1204365

Entities

People

  • E. N. Keith

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Control Surfaces
  • Aircrafts
  • Airfoils
  • Control Surfaces
  • Control Systems
  • Stabilization Systems
  • Vertical Stabilizers

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Radar Systems Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design