Title :
Fractal antennas for conformal phased arrays
Author :
Ferendeci, Altan M.
Author_Institution :
Electr. & Comput. Eng. Dept., Univ. of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
Abstract :
A new form of widebandwidth thin fractal antenna with a ground plane is introduced that can be conformally placed on any arbitrary surface. Parameters associated with antenna, its response for various stages and use of these antennas in an array is discussed.
Keywords :
antenna phased arrays; conformal antennas; fractal antennas; slot antenna arrays; antenna depth; formal phased arrays; fractal antenna system; slotted-line fractal antennas; thin fractal antenna; widebandwidth antenna; Antenna arrays; Dipole antennas; Fractal antennas; Gaskets; Geometry; Phased arrays; Shape; Slot antennas; Snow; Spirals;
Conference_Titel :
Aerospace & Electronics Conference (NAECON), Proceedings of the IEEE 2009 National
Conference_Location :
Dayton, OH
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4494-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4495-3
DOI :
10.1109/NAECON.2009.5426616
