Title :
TACAMO antenna analysis for the new high power transmit set (HPTS)
Author :
El-Arini, M. ; Mitry, Sameh ; Lee, Richard
Author_Institution :
Mitre Corp., McLean, VA, USA
fDate :
30 Sep-3 Oct 1990
Abstract :
The computer modeling of a dual-trailing wire antenna (DTWA) on a TACAMO aircraft is described. This model is used to study the impact of the shape of the DTWA on the impedance of the antenna and the impact of this impedance variation on the high-power transmit set (HPTS) antenna couple capabilities (e.g., the antenna impedance matching range and the power amplifier loading). Parameters that affect the shape of the DTWA, such as phase of the flight, weight, altitude, velocity, and orbit radius, are utilized by the model. Results of impedance matching range and power amplifier loading comparisons are presented
Keywords :
aircraft communication; impedance matching; military systems; mobile antennas; HPTS; TACAMO aircraft; TACAMO antenna analysis; antenna impedance matching range; computer modeling; dual-trailing wire antenna; high power transmit set; power amplifier loading; submarine communications; Aircraft; Frequency; Impedance; Loaded antennas; Power amplifiers; Shape; Transmitters; Transmitting antennas; Underwater vehicles; Wire;
Conference_Titel :
Military Communications Conference, 1990. MILCOM '90, Conference Record, A New Era. 1990 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Monterey, CA
DOI :
10.1109/MILCOM.1990.117578
