Title :
Effect of excitation on radiation resistance of a satellite square-loop aerial in a warm plasma
Author :
Gupta, R.K. ; Freeston, I.L.
Author_Institution :
University of Sheffield, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sheffield, UK
Abstract :
Theoretically calculated values of the radiation resistance of corner-driven and Alford square-loop aerials immersed in a warm plasma are compared with measured values of the resistance of a square-loop aerial on the Ariel 3 satellite. It is concluded that the Alford aerial is more efficient in a plasma environment.
Keywords :
antennas; electromagnetic wave propagation in plasma; electromagnetic waves; Alford square loop antenna in warm plasma; effect of excitation; electromagnetic wave propagation in plasma;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19710133
