Title :
Choice of basis functions for accurate characterization of infinite array of microstrip reflectarray elements
Author :
Rengarajan, Sembiam R.
Author_Institution :
California State Univ., Northridge, CA, USA
fDate :
6/27/1905 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The integral equation of an infinite array of microstrip elements in the form of patches or crossed dipoles excited by a uniform plane wave is solved by the method of moments. Efficient choices of entire domain basis functions that yield accurate results are investigated.
Keywords :
integral equations; method of moments; microstrip antenna arrays; reflector antennas; basis functions; integral equation; method of moments; microstrip arrays; microstrip reflectarray elements; Conducting materials; Dielectric losses; Dielectric substrates; Green function; Integral equations; Microstrip antenna arrays; Moment methods; Propulsion; Reflection; Space technology; Basis functions; infinite arrays; method of moments; microstrip; reflectarrays;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LAWP.2005.844127
