Superconducting Matching Networks in Monopole Antennas.
Abstract
The goals of this program were to demonstrate the performance advantages of UHF Super Directive Array using a monopole antenna matching network made of high temperature superconducting (HTS) material over a monopole antenna matching network made of gold and to demonstrate the feasibility of using HTS material matching networks to feed a two element electrically small superdirective monopole array. In both cases only the matching networks were made of HTS material. The radiators were made of silver, copper, and steel. The electrically small monopole antenna and the electrically small element monopole antenna array were operated in the UHF band because the need exists for a high efficiency electrically small array operating in the UHF range as part of a multispectral seeker of an air-to-air missile. To date no antenna system consisting of electrically small conventional metal monopole radiators and HTS material matching networks has been demonstrated. An electrically small superdirective monopole array with superconducting matching networks is a candidate for use in an air-to-air missile as part of a multispectral seeker. The seeker must have a multispectral capability in order to successfully engage advanced Low Observable aircraft and missiles. The air-to-air missile guidance is initially provided by a surveillance and control aircraft.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA240871
Entities
People
- A. Y. Piatnicia
- J. R. Gavaler
- M. A. Janocko
- M. J. Buckley
- S. H. Talisa