O dBi Antenna.
Abstract
This report describes the design, development, and test of a high efficiency antenna for use on rotary wing and fixed wing Army aircraft. The antenna is intended to provide efficient performance for Army VHF/FM and Single Channel Ground and Air Radios (SINCGARS) located on helicopters. The objective of this effort, performed by Hazeltine Corporation under contract DAAK80-79-C-0279, was to demonstrate the feasibility of a SINCGARS compatible antenna which would allow Army aircraft to communicate more effectively, especially in Nap of the Earth (NOE) operation. This report covers the work performed during the period beginning August 31, 1979 and ending August 31, 1981. The configuration and design of this antenna were dictated largely by three different requirements. First, the antenna had to be compatible with existing and future rotary wing aircraft, meaning that small size, light weight, low drag, and low power consumption were required. Second, the antenna had to be compatible with future NOE radio systems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA129640
Entities
People
- C. M. Ruskowski
- E. M. Newman