Modelling UHF Antenna Coupling on Aircraft

Abstract

Antenna coupling is of particular interest on aircraft where the structure interacts with the antenna arrays. These arrays may be extremely complex as new electronic countermeasures and signal intelligence systems are added to aircraft. The thesis attempts to find a method to predict such antenna interactions. Four general computer programs for antenna design and radiation pattern determination are investigated and deficiencies and strengths noted. These programs primarily employ the moment method or geometrical theory of diffraction. Some interesting correlations are presented and recommendations on future potentially fruitful approaches are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA009968

Entities

People

  • Richard Evans Koehler

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Antenna Arrays
  • Antennas
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Couplings
  • Detection
  • Diffraction
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Engineering
  • Far Field
  • Frequency
  • Geometry
  • Near Field
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Patterns

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Phased Array Antenna Design.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics