VHF/UHF Low Profile Antenna Analysis.

Abstract

This report describes the results of an analytical and experimental study to determine the feasibility of developing octave bandwidth, electrically small, low profile antennas in UHF and VHF bands from 20 to 1200 MHz. The combination of achieving both small size and octave bandwidths in the frequency range from 20-160 MHz presents the most difficult challenge. Antenna elements examined include loops, disk cones, conical monopoles, Goubau, and microstrip spiral antennas. Results presented include experimental data on disk-cones, a scaled conical monopole, and a scaled microstrip spiral antenna. More work remains to be done, especially in the 20-40 MHz band. However, it is projected that, with continued development efforts, the desired results can be achieved.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA299583

Entities

People

  • J. D. Adams
  • Rickey B. Cotton
  • Victor K. Tripp

Organizations

  • Georgia Tech Research Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antenna Radiation Patterns
  • Antennas
  • Bandwidth
  • Broadband
  • Broadband Antennas
  • Capacitors
  • Dielectric Permittivity
  • Experimental Data
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Loop Antennas
  • Materials
  • Monopole Antennas
  • Radiation Patterns
  • Spiral Antennas
  • Transmitters
  • Very High Frequency

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Microwave Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics