Theory, Design, and Submarine Applications for a Plasma Antenna

Abstract

This study investigated methods for submarine communications at operational speed and depth. Initial investigations performed under this effort indicated that antennas based on plasmas might be suitable for extremely low frequency transmissions from submarines, thereby offering a capability not currently available to the fleet. Results of a preliminary investigation into the development of the plasma antenna and a description of its overall concept are presented, and a research effort to develop a working prototype is proposed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 1996
Accession Number
ADA640077

Entities

People

  • Theodore R. Anderson

Organizations

  • Naval Undersea Warfare Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antenna Radiation Patterns
  • Antennas
  • Electric Fields
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Electron Tubes
  • Extremely Low Frequency
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Generators
  • Plasma Oscillation
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Patterns
  • Radio Frequency
  • Reflection
  • Reflectors
  • Signal Generators
  • Whip Antennas

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies