Title :
Influence of defective elements on performance of frequency selective surfaces
Author :
Turki, Badredin M. ; Parker, Edward A. ; Batchelor, John C. ; Ziai, M. Ali ; Sanchez-Romaguera, Veronica ; Yeates, Stephen G.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng. & Digital Arts, Univ. of Kent, Canterbury, UK
Abstract :
The performances of frequency selective surface arrays in which some of the conducting elements at randomly chosen locations were absent or defective are described. The aim was to assess the proportion of defects that can be tolerated when low-cost fabrication techniques are employed.
Keywords :
antenna arrays; frequency selective surfaces; conducting elements; defective elements; frequency selective surface arrays; low-cost fabrication techniques;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el.2013.2283
