An Experimental Investigation of the Improvement in the Reception of TM (Transverse Magnetic)-Polarized LF (Low-Frequency) Waves with a Two-Element Spaced Array.

Abstract

For this study, a 2-element spaced array antenna system was developed and tested. This array consisted of two well-spaced vertical loops combined with a microwave link. The array was tested to show improvements in signal-to-noise ratio over omnidirectional antennas, using received transmissions from an aircraft towing a long wire antenna. Gains in signal-to-noise ratio of up to 12.8 dB were demonstrated. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA142478

Entities

People

  • F. M. Tingley
  • R. C. Kahler

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antennas
  • Atmospherics
  • Bandwidth
  • Classification
  • Direction Finders
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Loop Antennas
  • Measurement
  • Modulation
  • Noise
  • Noise Reduction
  • Omnidirectional Antennas
  • Radiation
  • Radio Waves
  • Security
  • Telemetry

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Radar Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space