Dipole Broadband VHF Antenna. Lightweight 30-76-MHz Dipole Functions as the Electrical Equivalent of the 400-lb AS-2231.

Abstract

An antenna is developed for use aboard amphibious ships and at fixed unit command centers ashore. Electrical concept feasibility is demonstrated in laboratory tests. The 50-60-lb vhf broadband dipole antenna will function as the electrical equivalent of the 400-lb AS-2231 aboard ship, and, used ashore, will enable a significant reduction in number of vhf antennas required at command sites. The effort demonstrates that a universal vhf broadband antenna - capable of satisfying the diverse requirements of the Navy, the Marine Corps, and the Army - is not likely to be achieved. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 13, 1976
Accession Number
ADA027289

Entities

People

  • Eric A. Thowless

Organizations

  • Naval Information Warfare Systems Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amphibious Ships
  • Antennas
  • Broadband
  • Broadband Antennas
  • Command Centers
  • Dipole Antennas
  • Dipoles
  • Laboratory Tests
  • Lightweight
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Forces (United States)
  • Military Organizations
  • Navy
  • Ships

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies