Title :
A dual frequency tactical antenna
Author :
Snapper, J.T. ; Dybdal, R.B.
Author_Institution :
Aerosp. Corp., USA
Abstract :
The design and performance of a compact dual frequency antenna for tactical use is described. This antenna is intended for meteorological satellite reception, provides a broad field of view with circular polarization, and can be easily transported.
Keywords :
UHF antennas; VHF antennas; antenna radiation patterns; military equipment; multifrequency antennas; receiving antennas; satellite communication; 137 MHz; 400 MHz; circular polarization; design; dual frequency tactical antenna; field of view; meteorological satellite reception; performance; Antenna accessories; Assembly; Frequency; Impedance matching; Meteorology; Polarization; Receiving antennas; Reflector antennas; Satellite broadcasting; UHF antennas;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1998. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4478-2
DOI :
10.1109/APS.1998.701797