Title :
A simple cosec/sup 2/-microstrip array: the shovel-microstrip array
Author :
Herscovici, Naftali
Author_Institution :
D&M Chu Technol., Littleton, MA, USA
Abstract :
A novel application of a microstrip array is presented. Although microstrip arrays are often made on mechanically flexible substrates for conformal applications, this approach uses such flexibility to achieve cosecant-squared beam shaping. The antenna developed is the shovel-microstrip array antenna.<>
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; microstrip antennas; microwave antenna arrays; radar antennas; radar theory; 9.5 to 10.5 GHz; SHF; antenna array; cosec/sup 2/-microstrip array; cosecant-squared beam shaping; microwave antenna; radar; shovel-microstrip array; Antenna arrays; Antenna radiation patterns; Data structures; Delay lines; Frequency; Microstrip antenna arrays; Microstrip antennas; Microstrip components; Radar antennas; Radar cross section;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation Magazine, IEEE
