• DocumentCode
    2310563
  • Title

    Design of mutually transparent antenna arrays

  • Author

    Walton, Eric K. ; Lee, Eugene ; Montgomery, Bruce ; Bruce, Gary

  • Author_Institution
    Ohio State Univ., Columbus
  • fYear
    2007
  • fDate
    9-15 June 2007
  • Firstpage
    1393
  • Lastpage
    1396
  • Abstract
    This paper discusses the use of mutually EM transparent arrays mounted on EM transparent positioner arms. Three such arrays are mounted in a single radome and configured to independently track three separate signals. The three antennas are supported by pivots (azimuth) and dielectric yokes (elevation) so that all-sky coverage is possible without collisions. Frequency selective surface concepts are used in the design of the ground plane surface and the transmission lines to mitigate blockage effects.
  • Keywords
    antenna arrays; frequency selective surfaces; transmission lines; EM transparent positioner arms; dielectric yokes; frequency selective surfaces; ground plane surface; mutually transparent antenna arrays; transmission lines; Antenna arrays; Antenna measurements; Arm; Dielectric measurements; Feeds; Frequency selective surfaces; Polarization; Power transmission lines; Skin; Transmission line measurements;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2007 IEEE
  • Conference_Location
    Honolulu, HI
  • Print_ISBN
    978-1-4244-0877-1
  • Electronic_ISBN
    978-1-4244-0878-8
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/APS.2007.4395764
  • Filename
    4395764