Title :
Synthesis of onboard array antennas including interaction with the mounting platform and mutual coupling effects
Author :
Obelleiro, F. ; Landesa, L. ; Taboada, J.M. ; Rodriguez, J.L.
Author_Institution :
ETSE Telecomunicacion, Vigo Univ.
fDate :
4/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The synthesis of array antennas mounted on ships, or any other vehicular platform, is addressed here. Both the mutual coupling between the array elements, and their interaction with the mounting platform, are considered and introduced into the synthesis procedure. This is done by using a three-dimensional formulation of the method of moments, which models the currents induced on the platform and the antennas, combined with an optimization procedure. Some results are presented, illustrating the capability of the proposed synthesis method
Keywords :
antenna arrays; antenna radiation patterns; conformal antennas; electromagnetic coupling; marine systems; method of moments; mobile antennas; optimisation; aircraft antenna; array elements; currents; method of moments; mounting platform; mutual coupling effects; onboard array antennas; optimization procedure; ship antenna; synthesis procedure; three-dimensional formulation; vehicular platform; Aircraft; Antenna arrays; Antenna radiation patterns; Antennas and propagation; Marine vehicles; Moment methods; Mutual coupling; Optimization methods; Silicon compounds; Telecommunications;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation Magazine, IEEE
