Measurement of the Propagation Constant of Surface Waves on a Periodic Array (Preprint)

Abstract

A technique is proposed to measure the propagation constant of surface waves on a periodic dipole array using a waveguide simulator. Due to the slow wave characteristic of surface waves, it is necessary to present an evanescent waveguide mode to the plane containing the elements. Two techniques for sensing the element currents are outlined.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA454662

Entities

People

  • Dan S. Janning

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Computer Simulations
  • Dielectrics
  • Frequency
  • Generators
  • Impedance
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Plane Waves
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Surface Waves
  • Wave Propagation
  • Waveguides
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Microwave Engineering.