Title :
Improved algorithm for probe-corrected spherical near-field/far-field transformation
Author :
Larsen, Flemming Holm
Author_Institution :
Technical University of Denmark, Electromagnetics Institute, Lyngby, Denmark
Abstract :
The technique for computation of antenna far fields from spherical near-field measurements has been improved, allowing large antennas to be treated. The efficiency and accuracy is demonstrated for an antenna without rotational symmetry and about 50 wavelengths in diameter.
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; antenna theory; algorithm; antenna theory; far field radiation pattern; near field probe measurements; polarisation;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19790423