Title :
A wideband conformal antenna array for cognitive radio/MIMO applications
Author :
Gamage, J. K Halpe ; Holter, B. ; Jensen, I.A. ; Husby, K. ; Kuhnle, J.
Author_Institution :
SINTEF ICT, Trondheim, Norway
Abstract :
This paper presents performance results of a wideband conformal antenna array consisting of six E-patch antennas placed above a cylindrical metallic ground plane, using air as substrate material. The paper contains simulation results based on a parameterized model developed in CST Microwave Studio, as well as measurement results from a prototype. It is shown that the properties of the prototyped array are in good agreement with the simulated results. The prototyped antenna is intended to be used to in a future cognitive radio test bed.
Keywords :
MIMO communication; broadband antennas; cognitive radio; conformal antennas; microstrip antenna arrays; CST Microwave Studio; E-patch antennas placed; MIMO communication; cognitive radio; cylindrical metallic ground plane; substrate material; wideband conformal antenna array; Antenna arrays; Antenna measurements; Antenna radiation patterns; Arrays; Azimuth; Finite element methods;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation (EUCAP), Proceedings of the 5th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Rome
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0250-1
