Title :
Axis transform to characterise a monopulse twist reflector antenna and radome in an anechoic chamber
Author :
Sheret, T. ; Allen, Ben
Author_Institution :
Centre for Wireless Res., Univ. of Bedfordshire, Luton, UK
Abstract :
This paper presents a novel axis transform for a 3 axis positioner system located in an anechoic chamber. It allows for the true measurement of a twist reflector antenna with a radome. This progresses the field of antenna measurement as, uniquely, this axis transform allows the measured aberration caused by the antenna radome to be included. Simulated and measured results are shown to validate the use of the proposed transform.
Keywords :
anechoic chambers (electromagnetic); monopole antennas; radomes; reflector antennas; anechoic chamber; antenna measurement; antenna radome; axis positioner system; axis transform; measured aberration; monopulse twist reflector antenna; Anechoic chambers; Antenna measurements; Antennas; Equations; Mathematical model; Transforms;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Conference (LAPC), 2014 Loughborough
Conference_Location :
Loughborough
DOI :
10.1109/LAPC.2014.6996466