Microstrip Antenna with Polarization Diversity.

Abstract

This invention comprises an inexpensive, flush-mounted microstrip antenna the polarization of which is easily changed from vertical linear to horizontal linear, left-circular, right-circular or any desired elliptical sense. This enables the designer to select the polarization by selecting the proper location of shorting posts in the antenna. The use of rf switching diodes in place of conventional shorting posts provides a means of electronically switching the polarization. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 14, 1979
Accession Number
ADD007514

Entities

People

  • Daniel H. Schaubert

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Inventions
  • Polarization
  • Switching

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics