Theory of Near-Field Scanning with a Probe Array

Abstract

In near-field scanning, as the electrical size of a device under test increases, it becomes increasingly time-consuming to collect all the required near-field samples using a single probe. Thus, it becomes desirable to use an array of probes to collect the near-field samples simultaneously to decrease the measurement time. We consider some of the electromagnetic issues associated with performing near-field measurement using an array of probes for antenna and bistatic radar cross section (RCS) applications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2014
Accession Number
ADA595015

Entities

People

  • Bradley A. Kramer
  • Hans Steyskal
  • John A. Schindler
  • Kristopher T. Kim

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Absorption
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Bistatic Radar
  • Detectors
  • Electric Fields
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Far Field
  • Geometry
  • Measurement
  • Near Field
  • Numerical Analysis
  • Radar
  • Radiation
  • Scattering
  • Transmission Lines
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Nanofabrication and Microfabrication.
  • Plasma Physics.
  • Radar Systems Engineering.