Title :
Improved polarization measurements using a modified three-antenna technique
Author :
Newell, Allen C.
Author_Institution :
NBS, Boulder, CO, USA
fDate :
6/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An improved three-antenna measurement of polarization that greatly reduces the uncertainty due to phase measurement errors is described. This technique is used to calibrate polarization standards and probes used in near-field antenna measurements
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; antennas; electric field measurement; electromagnetic wave polarisation; phase measurement; probes; standards; calibration; modified three-antenna technique; near-field antenna measurements; phase measurement errors; polarization measurements; polarization standards; probes; uncertainty; Antenna accessories; Antenna measurements; Directive antennas; Equations; Measurement standards; Phase measurement; Polarization; Receiving antennas; System testing; Transmitting antennas;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on
