Title :
Faster computation of mutual impedances between printed filamentary monopoles
Author :
Cook, G.G. ; Khamas, S.K.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. & Electr. Eng., Sheffield Univ., UK
fDate :
12/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A coordinate transformation is used to reduce the dimensionality of impedance integrals coupling linear filamentary monopoles printed on grounded dielectric substrates. Computer processing times for the remaining numerical integrations are significantly reduced while accuracy is maintained
Keywords :
antenna theory; electric impedance; integration; method of moments; microstrip antenna arrays; monopole antenna arrays; computer processing times; coordinate transformation; dimensionality reduction; grounded dielectric substrates; impedance integrals; microstrip antennas; mutual coupling; mutual impedances; numerical integrations; printed filamentary monopoles; Convergence; Dielectric substrates; Life estimation; Microstrip antennas; Mutual coupling; Performance analysis; Surface impedance; Testing; Two dimensional displays; Wire;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on