Microwave Dielectric Behavior of Soils. Report 2. A Unique Coaxial Measurement Apparatus

Abstract

A reflection/transmission laboratory apparatus and data collection methodology are described that can be used to measure the complex dielectric response of moist soils over the 100 MHz-18 GHz frequency range. The experimental setup includes a square cross-sectional coaxial sample holder, a vector network analyzer system for signal generation and detection, and an external bath for sample temperature control. Data collected on liquids whose dielectric response is well known verify that the electrical property calculation algorithm functions properly. Complex dielectric constant, Permittivity, Conductivity, Soil, Microwave.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA275982

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  • John O. Curtis

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  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alcohols
  • Analyzers
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Dielectric Permittivity
  • Dielectric Properties
  • Earth Sciences
  • Electrical Properties
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Frequency
  • Groundwater
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Refractive Index
  • Water Resources

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  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.