Title :
Prototype of a dual band reflectarray antenna for UAVs tracking
Author :
Pirinoli, P. ; Mussetta, M. ; Cong, P.T. ; Orefice, M.
Author_Institution :
Dipt. di Elettron., Politec. di Torino, Turin, Italy
Abstract :
Printed reflectarray applications are significantly increasing in recent years, because they represent an ideal antenna solution, having the same radiating performances of the standard parabolic reflector, but with reduced thickness, since the reflecting surface is planar. Here, we present the preliminary analysis of a prototype dual band planar antenna, realized using the reflectarray technology. The resulting antenna is lightweight, stowable on the roof of a vehicle and easily deployable when in operation.
Keywords :
aircraft antennas; antenna arrays; multifrequency antennas; reflector antennas; remotely operated vehicles; tracking; UAV tracking; dual band reflectarray antenna; planar surface; printed reflectarray application; standard parabolic reflector; Antenna feeds; Aperture antennas; Base stations; Delay; Dual band; Frequency; Planar arrays; Prototypes; Reflector antennas; Unmanned aerial vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2009. APSURSI '09. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Charleston, SC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3647-7
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2009.5171595
