Modular VLF/LF and HF Buoyant cable Antenna and Method

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to buoyant cable antennas and, more particularly, to a buoyant cable antenna with an antenna module for VLF/LF (Very Low Frequency/Low Frequency) bands and another antenna module for HF (High Frequency) band performance. The buoyant cable antenna is one of a host of submarine antennas currently in use for communications. The buoyant cable antenna is utilized while the submarine is submerged. The legacy antenna in current use represents a compromise between VLF/LF performance and high frequency (HF)performance. The HF performance is, in fact, compromised by the need for a single antenna element to provide coverage at the HF and VLF/LF bands.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 17, 2010
Accession Number
ADD020443

Entities

People

  • David A. Tonn

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antenna Feeds
  • Antennas
  • Capacitors
  • Coaxial Cables
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Inboard
  • Inventions
  • Materials
  • Outboard
  • Patents
  • Standards
  • Submarine Antennas
  • Submarines
  • Transmission Lines
  • Undersea Warfare
  • Very Low Frequency

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.