Analysis of a conformal cavity-backed patch antenna using a hybrid MoM/FEM technique

Author

Baudou, S. ; Borderies, P. ; Combes, P. ; Mittra, R.

Volume

2

fYear

2001

Firstpage

354

Abstract

In this paper we present an analysis of a conformal, cavity-backed, co-ax fed microstrip patch antenna, using a combination of the method of moments (MoM) and the finite element method (FEM). A domain decomposition approach is employed to partition the problem into two, each of which is analyzed by using the technique that is best suited for the individual domain. Specifically, the cavity region, which contains a combination of inhomogeneous dielectrics and PEC objects, is treated with the FEM, whereas the MoM is applied to the outer surface, which is assumed to be a perfect conductor.

Keywords

antenna radiation patterns; conformal antennas; finite element analysis; method of moments; microstrip antennas; FEM; MoM; PEC objects; cavity region; coaxial fed microstrip patch antenna; conformal cavity-backed patch antenna; domain decomposition approach; finite element method; hybrid MoM/FEM technique; inhomogeneous dielectrics; method of moments; outer surface; Apertures; Conductors; Dielectrics; Magnetic analysis; Magnetic domains; Magnetic separation; Message-oriented middleware; Patch antennas; Probes; Scattering;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2001. IEEE

Conference_Location

Boston, MA, USA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-7070-8

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/APS.2001.959736

Filename

959736