Title :
An embedded uniform linear monopole antenna array in a wing structure of a UAV
Author :
Sharawi, Mohammad S. ; Aloi, Daniel N. ; Rawashdeh, Osamah A.
Author_Institution :
Electr. Eng. Dept., King Fahd Univ. of Pet. & Miner., Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Abstract :
In this work we present the design and fabrication of a linear array of printed monopole antennas embedded within the wing structure of a small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and operating in the 2.4 GHz ISM band. Integration of antenna elements within UAV structures will reduce the weight and cost. Also, the use of embedded antenna arrays will increase the communication range and data throughput. A 4-element array is considered. Simulation and measurement results are shown and compared.
Keywords :
UHF antennas; aerospace components; linear antenna arrays; microstrip antenna arrays; monopole antenna arrays; remotely operated vehicles; ISM band; UAV; communication range; data throughput; embedded antenna arrays; frequency 2.4 GHz; linear monopole antenna array; printed monopole antennas; small unmanned aerial vehicle; wing structure; Antenna arrays; Antenna radiation patterns; Beam steering; Costs; Design engineering; Directive antennas; Linear antenna arrays; Receiving antennas; Signal to noise ratio; Unmanned aerial vehicles; Antenna Arrays; Printed Monopole; Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV); WLAN;
Conference_Titel :
Wireless and Microwave Technology Conference (WAMICON), 2010 IEEE 11th Annual
Conference_Location :
Melbourne, FL
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-6688-7
DOI :
10.1109/WAMICON.2010.5461886
