Analysis and optimization of an electrically small receiving antenna

Author

Casey, John P. ; Bansal, Rajeev

Author_Institution

US Naval Underwater Syst. Center, New London, CT, USA

Volume

33

Issue

3

fYear

1991

fDate

8/1/1991 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

197

Lastpage

204

Abstract

A theoretical and experimental study of an optimum receiving antenna configuration that fits within certain allocated space requirements is presented. This optimum monopole antenna configuration is applicable for Loran-C reception. The antenna analysis is based on a quasi-static numerical study of a conducting body of revolution above a perfectly conducting ground plane. A general numerical algorithm is developed to determine the input impedance and the effective height of the antenna. In addition, the amplifier noise and its role in the choice of the optimum antenna are examined. Results are presented for cylindrical and truncated conical structures both with and without a top load

Keywords

antenna theory; earthing; electric impedance; optimisation; receiving antennas; Loran-C reception; amplifier noise; antenna analysis; conducting body of revolution; cylindrical structures; electrically small receiving antenna; height; input impedance; monopole antenna; numerical algorithm; optimization; perfectly conducting ground plane; space requirements; top load; truncated conical structures; Antenna theory; Capacitance; Circuit noise; Conductors; Dipole antennas; Electric resistance; Frequency; Impedance; Receiving antennas; Voltage;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Electromagnetic Compatibility, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9375

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/15.85133

Filename

85133