• DocumentCode
    2090662
  • Title

    Using a small array to optimize dipole match in the presence of mutual coupling

  • Author

    du Toit, L.J.

  • Author_Institution
    Reutech Radar Syst., Stellenbosch, South Africa
  • Volume
    2
  • fYear
    1995
  • fDate
    18-23 June 1995
  • Firstpage
    926
  • Abstract
    Tuning the center dipole in a small array, such that it will ultimately exhibit a good active input impedance when used in a large array, is discussed. The presentation addresses theory, timing techniques, measured results, and comments on general applicability.
  • Keywords
    dipole antenna arrays; electric impedance; optimisation; active input impedance; center dipole; dipole match; mutual coupling; optimisation; small array; timing techniques; Antenna radiation patterns; Blindness; Dipole antennas; Impedance; Mutual coupling; Power dividers; Receiving antennas; Scattering parameters; Stripline; Transmitting antennas;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1995. AP-S. Digest
  • Conference_Location
    Newport Beach, CA, USA
  • Print_ISBN
    0-7803-2719-5
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/APS.1995.530169
  • Filename
    530169