Title :
Analysis of Surface Waves in Microstrip Array
Author :
Wnuk, Marian ; Bugaj, Jaroslaw
Abstract :
Surface waves induction is one of the imperfections of microstrip antennas. To solve this problem, authors have derived, using the moment method, an analytical formula. Analysis of this formulas have made it possible to calculate condition of surface waves induction. It permits selection of thickness of each layer of dielectric structure in order to minimize influence of surface waves on radiation pattern (side lobe level).
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; dielectric materials; electromagnetic waves; method of moments; microstrip antenna arrays; dielectric structure; microstrip antenna array; moment method; radiation pattern; surface waves induction analysis; Antenna feeds; Antennas and propagation; Dielectrics; Dipole antennas; Electromagnetic scattering; Frequency; Microstrip antenna arrays; Microstrip antennas; Nonhomogeneous media; Surface waves;
Conference_Titel :
Microwaves, Radar & Wireless Communications, 2006. MIKON 2006. International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Krakow
Print_ISBN :
978-83-906662-7-3
DOI :
10.1109/MIKON.2006.4345293
