Variable Slot Conductance Dielectric Antenna and Method.
Abstract
The object of the invention is to provide the capability of synthesizing desired radiation patterns for dielectric antennas without the need for any metallization on the radiating surface. The frequency scanned dielectric antenna according to the present invention provides for sidelobe control by varying the slot conductance along the length of the antenna through the process of varying the slot width or slot depth, or both. By varying the slot conductance, and hence the amount of energy that each slot contributes to the beam pattern in the far field, lower sidelobe levels are achieved. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 04, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADD010053
Entities
People
- John Borowick
- Richard A. Stern
- Richard W. Babbitt
- William T. Bayha
Organizations
- United States Army