Microstrip Antenna Elements for Use in Hemispherically Scanned Arrays,

Abstract

This report is an experimental study of various modifications that affect the radiation pattern of a circular disc microstrip element. The objective is to produce an element pattern with enhanced performance in the angular regions well away from broadside. The study includes the effect of higher order modes, an investigation of circumferential loading, the use of shorting pins at the element edge, and the pattern changes produced by mutual coupling in a closely spaced array. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA068566

Entities

People

  • John Mcilvenna
  • Nicholas P. Kernweis

Organizations

  • Rome Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Analyzers
  • Antennas
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Control Systems
  • Crystal Detectors
  • Detectors
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Shift
  • Liquid Crystal Displays
  • Liquid Crystals
  • Measurement
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Patterns
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Shape

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Microwave Engineering.
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space