DocumentCode :
1605878
Title :
Structural integration of a thin conformal annular slot antenna for UAV applications
Author :
Patrovsky, Andreas ; Sekora, Robert
Author_Institution :
EADS Defence & Security, Mil. Air Syst., Manching, Germany
fYear :
2010
Firstpage :
229
Lastpage :
232
Abstract :
An antenna integration concept for carbon fibre reinforced plastics is presented, using the example of a thin conformal S-band annular slot antenna on a UAV. Instead of cutting large holes into the aircraft shell or a panel as usually done for conformal antennas, the antenna is moulded into the laminate. Smooth load transitions for maximum mechanical stability are created in this way. Simulation and measurement results of the antenna performance are shown. Additional advantages of the annular slot antenna over normal blade antennas are presented with regard to typical UAV applications.
Keywords :
aircraft antennas; carbon fibre reinforced plastics; loop antennas; remotely operated vehicles; slot antennas; S-band annular slot antenna; UAV application; antenna integration concept; carbon fibre reinforced plastics; laminate; mechanical stability; structural integration; thin conformal annular slot antenna; Aircraft; Antenna measurements; Antenna radiation patterns; Blades; Slot antennas;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Conference (LAPC), 2010 Loughborough
Conference_Location :
Loughborough
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-7304-5
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/LAPC.2010.5666169
Filename :
5666169
Link To Document :
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