A Frequency Independent Twisted Wave Front Constant Beamwidth Lens Antenna.

Abstract

A frequency independent constant beamwidth lens antenna concept is described. The device may be configured in various ways such as with a cylindrical lens with a retina. The essential feature is that a twisted planar or hyperbolic paraboloidal phase or wave front is formed by the antenna which then in turn produces a frequency independent constant beamwidth beam in the far field of the antenna. Moreover, the frequency independent constant beamwidth beam may be steered or scanned in azimuth without moving the lens.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 13, 1983
Accession Number
ADD010596

Entities

People

  • Robert L. Sternberg
  • Warren A. Anderson

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antennas
  • Far Field
  • Frequency
  • Lens Antennas

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Phased Array Antenna Design.