Title :
Analysis and Design of an X-Band Microstrip Patch Array Antenna for ESM Application
Author :
Heidari, Abbas Ali ; Simrooni, Mojtaba ; Nakhkash, Mansor
Author_Institution :
Yazd Univ., Yazd
Abstract :
This paper introduces a configuration for an X-band microstrip patch array antenna that can be used in an electronic support measure (ESM) receiver. The antenna comprises an 8-element linear array, in which the elements are microstrip patches. The aperture coupling method is used for exciting the array elements. The arrangement of the patch elements and the feed structure are selected such that a 45 linear polarization with respect to the horizon is produced. After designing and optimization of the patch elements and feed network, the complete antenna structure is analyzed using HFSS software. Simulation results show that the requirements are obtained and especially the impedance bandwidth is about 24%.
Keywords :
microstrip antennas; microwave antennas; microwave receivers; 8-element linear array; ESM application; HFSS software; X-band microstrip patch array antenna; aperture coupling method; electronic support measure receiver; microstrip patches; Antenna feeds; Antenna measurements; Apertures; Design optimization; Impedance; Linear antenna arrays; Microstrip antenna arrays; Microstrip antennas; Polarization; Receiving antennas;
Conference_Titel :
Electromagnetics in Advanced Applications, 2007. ICEAA 2007. International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Torino
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0767-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0767-5
DOI :
10.1109/ICEAA.2007.4387361
