Title :
Optimization of the spherically stratified microwave lens antenna
Author :
Shannikov, Dmitry V. ; Kuzmin, Sergey V.
Author_Institution :
Radiophys. Dept., St. Petersburg State Tech. Univ., Russia
Abstract :
Mathematical model of the spherically stratified microwave lens antenna with layers of homogeneous dielectrics is investigated. This antenna has central symmetry. It allows one to use a set of sources at once and to form several independent radiation patterns, respectively. It is also used as mechanically scanned antenna. The antenna can be used in systems of satellite communication and mobile-communication systems. Radiation pattern is analyzed. Influence of number of layers on antenna characteristics has been shown. Dielectric loss has been taken into account.
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; dielectric-loaded antennas; lens antennas; satellite communication; antenna characteristics; central symmetry; dielectric loss; homogeneous dielectrics; independent radiation patterns; mathematical model; mechanically scanned antenna; mobile-communication systems; satellite communication; spherically stratified microwave lens antenna; Dielectric losses; Earth; Electronic mail; Feeds; Geometrical optics; Lenses; Mathematical model; Microwave antennas; Satellite antennas; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
Circuits and Systems for Communications, 2002. Proceedings. ICCSC '02. 1st IEEE International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
5-7422-0260-1
DOI :
10.1109/OCCSC.2002.1029113
