Title :
Radial-line slot-array antenna loaded with parasitic strips for improved performance
Author :
Herranz-Herruzo, J.I. ; Valero-Nogueira, A. ; Ferrando-Bataller, M.
Author_Institution :
Departamento de Comumcaciones, Univ. Politecnica de Valencia, Spain
Abstract :
Well-matched linearly polarized radial-line slot-array antennas can be designed using strip-loading techniques, avoiding the use of cancelling slots and therefore obtaining high levels of polarization purity and eliminating undesired backward radiation.
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; antenna theory; electromagnetic wave polarisation; slot antenna arrays; VSWR performance; concentric rings; feed probe; improved performance; linearly polarized antennas; optimization; parasitic strips; polarization purity; radial-line slot-array antennas; return loss; Costs; Directive antennas; Feeds; Loaded antennas; Optical reflection; Performance gain; Polarization; Probes; Production; Slot antennas;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2003. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Columbus, OH, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7846-6
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2003.1220364
