Coupling of Electromagnetic Energy to a Wire Probe in/on a Missile
Abstract
In this research program the electromagnetic field radiated and received by a thin-wire probe or antenna mounted on the nose cone of a missile is determined. The probe is connected to a component within the missile by a coaxial waveguide. The probe may be driven by a generator having a specified voltage and frequency or, in the reception mode, it may be loaded by a specified terminal impedance. The analyses developed allow for the probe to be mounted on the nose cone proper or it may reside within a cavity in the nose cone with coupling taking place between the missile interior and exterior through a small circular aperture in the cavity wall at the nose cone tip. For enhanced accuracy, alternate methods for addressing this problem were developed. Experimental models were fabricated and measurements were made to confirm the theoretical data. The agreement between theoretical and experimental data is excellent.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 06, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA412702
Entities
People
- Chalmers M. Butler
Organizations
- Clemson University