Title :
Analysis and optimization of an electrically small receiving antenna
Author :
Casey, John P. ; Bansal, Rajeev
Author_Institution :
US Naval Underwater Syst. Center, New London, CT, USA
fDate :
8/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A theoretical and experimental study of an optimum receiving antenna configuration that fits within certain allocated space requirements is presented. This optimum monopole antenna configuration is applicable for Loran-C reception. The antenna analysis is based on a quasi-static numerical study of a conducting body of revolution above a perfectly conducting ground plane. A general numerical algorithm is developed to determine the input impedance and the effective height of the antenna. In addition, the amplifier noise and its role in the choice of the optimum antenna are examined. Results are presented for cylindrical and truncated conical structures both with and without a top load
Keywords :
antenna theory; earthing; electric impedance; optimisation; receiving antennas; Loran-C reception; amplifier noise; antenna analysis; conducting body of revolution; cylindrical structures; electrically small receiving antenna; height; input impedance; monopole antenna; numerical algorithm; optimization; perfectly conducting ground plane; space requirements; top load; truncated conical structures; Antenna theory; Capacitance; Circuit noise; Conductors; Dipole antennas; Electric resistance; Frequency; Impedance; Receiving antennas; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Electromagnetic Compatibility, IEEE Transactions on
