EM Sensor for Determining Impedance of EM Field.

Abstract

A method and device are given for determining the impedance of the electric and magnetic fields in the near and far fields associated with a radiating antenna. The electric and magnetic field components are sensed in a far field location and the system is calibrated using a known relationship between the electric and magnetic field components. The sensed signals are transmitted optically via a fiber optic link to an optical receiver. The received optical signals are modulated by an audio signal generator and input into a ratio detector via variable attenuators which are used to calibrate the system. Multiple subsequent ratios are measured and recorded as a function of location of the sensor.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 19, 1981
Accession Number
ADD008710

Entities

People

  • Andrew A. Cuneo Jr.
  • James J. Loftus

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Attenuators
  • Detectors
  • Far Field
  • Generators
  • Impedance
  • Magnetic Detectors
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Signal Generators

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Optical Fiber Sensing and Electromagnetic Propagation.