HELIXANT: a normal mode helix antenna prediction program

Author

Handwerker, J.

Author_Institution

Mitre Corp., Bedford, MA, USA

fYear

1990

fDate

7-11 May 1990

Firstpage

535

Abstract

The resonant normal mode helix antenna (NMHA) is being studied for adaptation to command and control systems requiring low-profile, compact antennas. The authors describe HELIXANT, a computer program for modeling this type of antenna and obtaining quantitative predictions of performance. The HELIXANT program listing and its validation are considered. Based upon comparisons with other prediction methods and test results, HELIXANT appears to be useful as an accurate and easy-to-use tool for complete analytical prediction of NMHA behavior for HF, VHF, and UHF frequency ranges.<>

Keywords

BASIC listings; antennas; command and control systems; program verification; telecommunications computing; HELIXANT; HF; UHF; VHF; analytical prediction; command and control systems; compact antennas; computer program; helix antenna prediction program; low profile antennas; normal mode helix antenna; performance prediction; program listing; program validation; resonant antenna; Adaptive arrays; Antenna accessories; Antennas and propagation; Frequency; Helical antennas; High definition video; Mobile antennas; Resonance; Roentgenium; Testing;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1990. AP-S. Merging Technologies for the 90's. Digest.

Conference_Location

Dallas, TX, USA

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/APS.1990.115165

Filename

115165