Title :
Symmetry problems in switched parasitic smart antennas
Author :
Palantei, Elyas ; Thiel, David V.
Author_Institution :
Griffith Univ. - Nathan, South Brisbane
Abstract :
Radiation pattern symmetry of a switched parasitic smart antenna is important for full 360deg azimuthal coverage. The ideal symmetrical beam patterns are hard to achieve in reality due to a number of crucial problems related to the need for precision design and manufacture, and the accuracy of the supporting electronics. These factors are examined on this paper.
Keywords :
adaptive antenna arrays; antenna radiation patterns; radiation pattern symmetry; switched parasitic smart antennas; symmetrical beam patterns; symmetry problems; Antenna radiation patterns; Antennas and propagation; Communication switching; Diodes; Directive antennas; Radiation monitoring; Radio frequency; Switches; Switching circuits; Tin; smart antennas; switched-beam mechanism; symmetrical beam pattern;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2007 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Honolulu, HI
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0877-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0878-8
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2007.4396257
