Title :
Multimode rectangular microstrip antenna for GPS applications
Author :
Solomon, Moise N.
Author_Institution :
Mitre Corp., Bedford, MA, USA
Abstract :
Hand-held GPS receivers have revolutionized navigation for the dismounted soldier. This paper presents the experimental development of a single-element, multimode rectangular microstrip antenna capable of forming a spatial null. Using fundamental and higher order modes within a single microstrip patch radiator, a relatively simple, low-cost adaptive antenna capable of forming a null in the vicinity of the horizon is demonstrated. Numerical and experimental results are presented
Keywords :
Global Positioning System; adaptive systems; antenna radiation patterns; microstrip antennas; military communication; receiving antennas; GPS; adaptive antenna; navigation; patch radiator; receivers; rectangular microstrip antenna; single-element multimode antenna; soldier; spatial null; Adaptive arrays; Antenna measurements; Azimuth; Global Positioning System; Impedance; Jamming; Microstrip antennas; Phased arrays; Polarization; Receiving antennas;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation for Wireless Communications, 1998. 1998 IEEE-APS Conference on
Conference_Location :
Waltham, MA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4955-5
DOI :
10.1109/APWC.1998.730677