Title :
Scattering effect on the quiet zone due to reflector panel gaps in a compact range
Author :
Shavit, R. ; Smolski, A.P. ; Cook, C.J.
Author_Institution :
Electron. Space Syst. Corp., Concord, MA, USA
Abstract :
Compact range reflectors have to be assembled from many panels which introduce interpanel gaps. The electromagnetic scattering produced by the gaps may affect the uniformity of the field in the quiet zone of the compact range. The electromagnetic effects of the gaps are quantified by means of an analytical and experimental study of the problem. The results show the significance of this effect on the uniformity of the field in the quiet-zone area.<>
Keywords :
antenna reflectors; antennas; test facilities; compact range; electromagnetic scattering; quiet zone; reflector panel gaps; Antenna measurements; Apertures; Electromagnetic measurements; Electromagnetic scattering; Feeds; Frequency measurement; Magnetic analysis; Microwave antennas; Microwave measurements; Polarization;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1990. AP-S. Merging Technologies for the 90's. Digest.
Conference_Location :
Dallas, TX, USA
DOI :
10.1109/APS.1990.115091
