Title :
Effect of ice-covered element on the performance of a UHF Yagi antenna
Author :
Kashyap, S.C. ; Wong, Joyce Y.
Author_Institution :
Div. of Electrical Engng., Nat. Res. Council of Canada, Ottawa, Ont., Canada
Abstract :
Results of an experimental study to determine the effect of ice-covered elements on the pattern and impedance characteristics of a UHF Yagi antenna are given. Practical design guidelines to minimize the detrimental effects of the ice are proposed.
Keywords :
antenna arrays; antenna radiation patterns; ice; UHF Yagi antenna; antenna radiation patterns; detuning effect; experimental study; ice covered elements effect; icing conditions; impedance characteristics; practical design guidelines; Antennas; Coatings; Finite element analysis; Gain; Ice thickness; Impedance;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering Journal, Canadian
DOI :
10.1109/CEEJ.1979.6592403
