Title :
Step-horn antenna with high aperture efficiency and low cross-polarisation
Author :
Bhattacharyya, A. ; Goyette, G.
Author_Institution :
Boeing Satellite Syst., Los Angeles, CA, USA
fDate :
11/21/2002 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A multi-step horn antenna with rectangular or circular cross-section is presented. The horn has about 90% aperture efficiency and low cross-polarisation level. The theory behind such high aperture efficiency is explained and the radiation and return loss characteristics are shown.
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; electromagnetic wave polarisation; horn antennas; circular cross-section; high aperture efficiency; low cross-polarisation; multi-step horn antenna; radiation characteristics; rectangular cross-section; return loss;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20021081
