Title :
A compact CPW-Fed microstrip patch antenna array for unmanned miniature aerial vehicle RADAR
Author :
Stang, John P. ; Weiss, Steven
Author_Institution :
Duke Univ., Durham, NC
Abstract :
With a maximum gain of 6 dBi, sufficiently wide radiation patterns in both planes, as well as sufficient bandwidth and isolation, the antenna has met or exceeded all of the initial design goals. In addition, the entire array weighs less than 13 grams. Best of all, further weight reduction is possible with this design, since materials as thin as 10 mils could be used for fabrication without reducing performance.
Keywords :
airborne radar; aircraft antennas; antenna feeds; antenna radiation patterns; coplanar waveguides; microstrip antenna arrays; radar antennas; remotely operated vehicles; compact CPW-fed antenna array; microstrip antenna array; patch antenna array; radiation patterns; unmanned miniature aerial vehicle radar; weight reduction; Antenna arrays; Feeds; Impedance; Microstrip antenna arrays; Microstrip antennas; Patch antennas; Radar antennas; Receiving antennas; Transmitting antennas; Unmanned aerial vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2008. AP-S 2008. IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2041-4
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2042-1
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2008.4619559
