DocumentCode
1424709
Title
A method for modeling array elements when using NEC and MININEC
Author
Smith, J.L.
Author_Institution
Ocean Springs, MS, USA
Volume
44
Issue
2
fYear
1998
fDate
6/1/1998 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
186
Lastpage
193
Abstract
This paper distinguishes between the active and passive states of an array element and advances the thesis that models defined in the passive state maintain their validity in the active state. The influence of reactance at the base of an array element is demonstrated and analytical expressions are suggested to aid in quantifying the base reactance. A model architecture is proposed together with methods for determining the model parameters. Examples of both analysis and design are included and the results are compared to measured data
Keywords
antenna arrays; directive antennas; electric reactance; MININEC; NEC; active state model; antenna analysis; antenna design; array elements modeling; base reactance; directional antenna array; measured data; model architecture; passive state model; Antenna arrays; Antenna measurements; Directional antennas; Feeds; Impedance measurement; Insulation; Monitoring; National electric code; Poles and towers; Wire;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Broadcasting, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9316
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/11.713071
Filename
713071
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