Title :
A dually polarized frequency scanning microstrip array antenna for weather radar applications
Author :
Karimkashi, Shaya ; Guifu Zhang ; Kishk, Ahmed A.
Author_Institution :
Atmos. Radar Res. Center, Univ. of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, USA
Abstract :
The performance of a dual-polarization frequency scanning array antenna, operating in the frequency band of 2.7 - 3.0 GHz, for weather measurement applications is demonstrated. The dual polarization capability, high isolation, and low sidelobe requirements makes the antenna design cumbersome and challenging. In order to achieve these requirements, differential feed strategy in designing a single layer frequency scanning array is used. The antenna is fabricated and the measurement results are provided.
Keywords :
atmospheric measuring apparatus; meteorological radar; microstrip antenna arrays; antenna design; differential feed strategy; dual polarization capability; dually polarized frequency scanning microstrip array antenna; frequency 2.7 GHz to 3.0 GHz; sidelobe requirements; single layer frequency scanning array; weather measurement applications; weather radar applications; Arrays; Microstrip; Microstrip antenna arrays; Microstrip antennas; Radar antennas; antenna array; frequency scanning array; weather measurements;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP), 2013 7th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Gothenburg
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-2187-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-88-907018-1-8
