Title :
SAF analysis of antennas operating in complex near-field (NF) scattering environments
Author :
Cown, Barry J. ; Estrada, John P.
Author_Institution :
Adv. Programs, GEMTECH Microwaves +, Marietta, GA, USA
Abstract :
The Spherical Angle Function (SAF) analysis technique for computing antenna pattern performance, antenna coupling, and radiation hazards (RADHAZ) for antennas operating in complex near-field (NF) scattering environments is presented and discussed. The SAF-based modules GEMTOT and GEMCUPL of GEMTECH´s General ElectroMagnetic Suite of NF scattering and coupling codes known as GEMSUITE are described, and illustrative examples and model validations are discussed.
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; electromagnetic wave scattering; hazards; GEMCUPL SAF-based module; GEMSUITE; GEMTECH General ElectroMagnetic Suite; GEMTOT SAF-based module; antenna SAF analysis; antenna coupling; antenna pattern performance; complex NF scattering environment; complex near-field scattering environment; coupling codes; radiation hazards; spherical angle function analysis technique; Antennas; Computers; Poles and towers; Scattering;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium (APSURSI), 2012 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Chicago, IL
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0461-0
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2012.6347950
