Title :
The design of microstrip dipole arrays including mutual coupling, part I: Theory
Author :
Elliott, Robert S. ; Stern, George J.
Author_Institution :
University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA and Missile Systems Group, Hughes Aircraft Co., Canoga Park, CA, USA
fDate :
9/1/1981 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A theory is developed to explain the behavior of planar arrays of microstrip dipoles. Relations are obtained involving the active input impedances of individual dipoles (thus recognizing the effects of mutual coupling) and the radiating currents in the dipoles resulting from a set of impressed voltages. These relations permit the establishment of a design procedure with the goals of an input impedance match and a desired radiation pattern.
Keywords :
Antenna array mutual coupling; Dipole arrays; Microstrip arrays; Planar arrays; Aircraft; Apertures; Dipole antennas; Feeds; Impedance matching; Microstrip antenna arrays; Microstrip components; Mutual coupling; Strips; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TAP.1981.1142672
