Title :
Conformal low-profile multifunction antennas
Author :
Wang, J.J.H. ; Tripp, V.K. ; Tillery, J.K.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Technol., Georgia Tech. Res. Inst., Atlanta, GA, USA
Abstract :
The spiral-mode microstrip (SMM) antenna of Wang and Tripp (see IEEE Trans. Ant. Prop., p.332-335, March 1991) has two characteristics which make it uniquely suitable as a multifunction antenna: (1) multioctave frequency bandwidth, (2) radiation pattern diversity. In addition, the SMM antenna is conformable, low-profile, and includes a conducting ground plane; therefore, it can be readily mounted on the surface of an aircraft, missile, or other vehicle. The development of a multifunction SMM antenna for aircraft communications in the 0.2 to 1.6 GHz range is discussed.
Keywords :
UHF measurement; aircraft communication; antenna radiation patterns; antenna testing; conformal antennas; microstrip antennas; mobile antennas; spiral antennas; 0.2 to 1.6 GHz; UHF; aircraft communications; conducting ground plane; conformal low-profile multifunction antennas; low-profile antenna; missile; multioctave frequency bandwidth; radiation pattern diversity; spiral-mode microstrip antenna; vehicle; Aircraft; Antenna feeds; Antenna measurements; Antenna radiation patterns; Antennas and propagation; Diversity reception; Frequency; Microstrip antennas; Polarization; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1995. AP-S. Digest
Conference_Location :
Newport Beach, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2719-5
DOI :
10.1109/APS.1995.530186
