Title :
Design of a dual-band quadrifilar helix antenna
Author :
Hosseini, M. ; Hakkak, M. ; Rezaei, P.
Author_Institution :
Iran Telecommun. Res. Center, Tehran, Iran
fDate :
6/27/1905 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper presents a simple and innovative method for designing and optimizing a quadrifilar helix antenna (QHA) for dual-band operation. The main feature is the use of a very simple impedance matching network at two narrow frequency bands, which makes the optimization simpler. This antenna may be implemented on a low Earth orbit (LEO) small satellite operative in the UHF band.
Keywords :
electric impedance; helical antennas; impedance matching; multifrequency antennas; optimisation; satellite communication; LEO; QHA; dual-band antenna; impedance matching network; low Earth orbit small satellite; optimisation; quadrifilar helix antenna; Artificial satellites; Cardiology; Dual band; Frequency; Helical antennas; Low earth orbit satellites; National electric code; Receiving antennas; Satellite antennas; Satellite ground stations; Dual-band; matching network; quadrifilar helix antenna; small satellite;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LAWP.2005.844142
