Studies of a Class of Low-Profile Antennas.

Abstract

Printed-circuit or microstrip antennas have proven to be extremely useful in a wide variety of applications requiring radiators that are both low-profile and conformal. Previous theoretical investigations have relied on simple models, which provide very useful information, but are limited in their applicability and accuracy. During the present project a more rigorous theoretical approach has been developed. In addition a radiator with a new geometrical shape, that of an ellipse, has been investigated both theoretically and experimentally. The resulting antenna is able to provide circular polarization using only a single simple feed network.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA093810

Entities

People

  • Liang C. Shen
  • Stuart A. Long

Organizations

  • University of Houston

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bessel Functions
  • Circuit Boards
  • Differential Equations
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Far Field
  • Frequency Bands
  • Impedance
  • Military Research
  • Printed Circuit Boards
  • Printed Circuits
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Patterns
  • Resonance
  • Resonant Frequency

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics