Title :
Circular microstrip patch antennas on glass for vehicle applications
Author :
Economou, L. ; Langley, R.J.
Author_Institution :
Electron. Eng. Labs., Kent Univ., Canterbury, UK
fDate :
10/1/1998 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The performance of circular patch antennas attached to a laminated automotive windscreen is described. Experimental work and results computed from a spectral domain analysis investigate the input impedance, radiation patterns and the effect of surface wave propagation within the glass. The overall efficiencies of several combinations of substrates and superstrates are presented. Variations in the dimensions of the laminate are discussed as they have a significant effect on patch performance
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; electric impedance; glass; microstrip antennas; mobile antennas; spectral-domain analysis; surface electromagnetic waves; 2 to 6 GHz; circular microstrip patch antennas; glass; input impedance; laminated automotive windscreen; radiation patterns; spectral domain analysis; substrates; superstrates; surface wave propagation; vehicle applications;
Journal_Title :
Microwaves, Antennas and Propagation, IEE Proceedings
DOI :
10.1049/ip-map:19982250
