Wideband Dual-Polarized VHF Antenna for Space Observation Applications

Autor: Alexandru Tatomirescu, Alina Badescu
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Sensors, Vol 20, Iss 15, p 4351 (2020)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1424-8220
DOI: 10.3390/s20154351
Popis: This work presents the design for an antenna element that can be used in radio arrays for the monitoring and detecting of radio emissions from cosmic particles’ interactions in the atmosphere. For these applications, the pattern stability over frequency is the primary design goal. The proposed antenna has a high gain over a relative bandwidth of 88%, a beamwidth of 2.13 steradians, a small group delay variation and a very stable radiation pattern across the frequency bandwidth of 110 to 190 MHz. It is dual polarized and has a simple mechanical structure which is easy and inexpensive to manufacture. The measurements show that the ground has insignificant impact on the overall radiation pattern.
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