Title :
Far-field transforms for finite element frequency-domain solutions
Author :
Baucke, R. Craig ; D´Angelo, John ; Crabtree, Glenn D.
Author_Institution :
GE Aircraft Engines, Cincinnati, OH, USA
fDate :
4/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Methods of calculating far-field quantities from a two-dimensional finite element/absorbing boundary solution of unbounded RF electromagnetic fields are presented. Three different methods are developed and compared in terms of accuracy, efficiency, and capabilities. The three methods are: harmonic expansion, Green´s theorem integral, and volume sources radiation integral
Keywords :
antenna theory; electromagnetic field theory; electromagnetic wave scattering; finite element analysis; frequency-domain analysis; Green´s theorem integral; RF electromagnetic fields; absorbing boundary solution; antenna theory; electromagnetic scattering; far-field transforms; finite element frequency-domain solutions; harmonic expansion; volume sources radiation integral; Antennas and propagation; Boundary conditions; Dielectric losses; Finite element methods; Helium; Near-field radiation pattern; Radar antennas; Radar cross section; Radar scattering; Transforms;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on