Title :
A Bio-Inspired Patch Antenna Array Using Fibonacci Sequences in Trees [Education Column]
Author :
Viveros Delgado, Jesus Alberto ; Viteri Mera, Carlos Andres
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. Eng., Univ. de Narino, Pasto, Colombia
Abstract :
This article presents the design, simulation, implementation, and test procedures for a bio-inspired patch antenna array and transmission system. The array structure was based on the Fibonacci pattern found in oak trees, with the antenna elements in the positions of the leaves. We present the antenna array´s validation in an anechoic chamber, and tests performed on the transmission system under non-line-of-sight (NLOS) conditions.
Keywords :
Fibonacci sequences; anechoic chambers (electromagnetic); microstrip antenna arrays; trees (mathematics); Fibonacci pattern; Fibonacci sequences; anechoic chamber; antenna elements; array structure; bio-inspired patch antenna array; nonline-of-sight conditions; oak trees; transmission system; Antenna arrays; Antenna radiation patterns; Arrays; Patch antennas; Tutorials; Antenna arrays; UHF antennas; antenna radiation pattern; directive antennas; patch antennas;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MAP.2013.6735514
