Title :
A broadband omnidirectional antenna
Author_Institution :
Computer Sci. Corp., Edwards AFB, CA, USA
Abstract :
Anechoic chamber characterizations and signal verifications required a broadband omnidirectional antenna. A tapered slot antenna combined with a biconical antenna was modeled and a prototype was built. Measurement results are discussed and are consistent with the requirements.<>
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; antenna testing; conical antennas; slot antennas; 0.5 to 18 GHz; SHF; UHF; anechoic chamber characterizations; biconical antenna; broadband omnidirectional antenna; measurement results; signal verifications; tapered slot antenna; Anechoic chambers; Antenna measurements; Broadband antennas; Distortion measurement; Frequency; Loss measurement; Power measurement; Predictive models; Slot antennas; Wire;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1994. AP-S. Digest
Conference_Location :
Seattle, WA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2009-3
DOI :
10.1109/APS.1994.407852
