Title :
A bi-directional pattern antenna using short-tapered slot antenna
Author :
Kuga, N. ; Okayama, J. ; Arai, H.
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Eng., Tokyo Inst. of Polytechnics, Kanagawa, Japan
Abstract :
An array antenna consisting of short-tapered slot antennas that are placed parallel to a metallic palate is proposed. The antenna utilizes chokes to suppress mutual coupling since currents on the ground plane concentrate around the taper edge. Antenna characteristics are examined through FDTD analysis and experiments.
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; finite difference time-domain analysis; slot antenna arrays; FDTD analysis; antenna characteristics; array antenna; backed mounting plate; bi-directional pattern antenna; metallic palate; mutual coupling suppression; relay station; short-tapered slot antenna; short-tapered slot metallic palate; tunnel booster systems; Antenna arrays; Antenna measurements; Bidirectional control; Dielectric substrates; Finite difference methods; Inductors; Mutual coupling; Relays; Slot antennas; Time domain analysis;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2001. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7070-8
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2001.960134
