Hemispherical Coverage Microstrip Antenna.

Abstract

A single antenna having hemispherical coverage with circular polarization at very low axial ratio is disclosed. Its pancake structure comprises two stacked microstrip antennas, one atop the other, each fed phase shifted in relation to the other. Used as transmitter or receiver antenna, it replaces conventional hemispherical types with an extremely compact and relatively inexpensive device.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 24, 1980
Accession Number
ADD008249

Entities

People

  • Charles M. De Santis
  • John Wills

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Circular Polarization
  • Polarization
  • Transmitters

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Microwave Engineering.
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics