Title :
The interpanel gap scattering effect in a compact range
Author :
Shavit, Reuven ; Smolski, Adam P. ; Cook, Crit J.
Author_Institution :
Electronic Space Systems Corp., Concord, MA, USA
fDate :
4/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An analytical approach coupled with experimental determination of a key parameter has been developed to quantify the effect of the interpanel gap scattering in a compact range. The results show the effect of scattering on the copol and x-pol field distribution in the quiet zone area. The effect of the gap scattering can be regarded as an additional root mean square error on the antenna surface accuracy
Keywords :
antennas; electromagnetic wave scattering; test facilities; antenna surface accuracy; antenna testing; compact range; copol field distribution; copolarisation; cross polarisation; interpanel gap scattering effect; quiet zone area; root mean square error; x-pol field distribution; Antenna measurements; Apertures; Electromagnetic measurements; Electromagnetic scattering; Feeds; Geometry; Integral equations; Magnetic analysis; Microwave measurements; Scattering parameters;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on
