Title :
A noble rugby-ball antenna for pulse radiation
Author :
Ruengwaree, Amnoiy ; Yuwono, Rudy ; Kompa, Günter
Author_Institution :
Dept. of High Frequency Eng., Kassel Univ., Germany
Abstract :
In this research we present analysis and measurement results of an ultra wide band (UWB) antenna. The rugby-ball shaped antenna is fed by the 50 Ω coaxial cable through an image ground plane and backed by a reflector for the radiation and detection of ultra-short electric pulses. Maximum pulse amplitude occurs at an elevation angle of 60° for broadside radiation. The antenna has an ultra wideband VSWR performance and ´percent bandwidth´ of 198%. The antenna is simple to fabricate and low cost as well.
Keywords :
antenna feeds; antenna radiation patterns; broadband antennas; coaxial cables; 50 ohm; broadside radiation; coaxial cable; pulse radiation; rugby-ball shaped antenna; ultra wide band antenna; ultra wideband VSWR performance; ultra-short electric pulses; Aluminum; Antenna accessories; Antenna measurements; Bandwidth; Electrical resistance measurement; Feeds; Impedance; Reflector antennas; Ultra wideband antennas; Ultra wideband technology;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference, 2005 European
Print_ISBN :
2-9600551-2-8
DOI :
10.1109/EUMC.2005.1610324
