Title :
Enhancing the gain of helical antennas by shaping the ground conductor
Author :
Djordjevic, A.R. ; Zajic, A.G. ; Ilic, M.M.
Abstract :
We have observed that the size and shape of the ground conductor of axial mode helical antennas have significant impact on the antenna gain. By shaping the ground conductor, we have increased the gain of a helical antenna for as much as 4 dB. Theoretical results are verified by measurements.
Keywords :
antenna accessories; conductors (electric); helical antennas; axial mode helical antennas; gain enhancement; ground conductor; Antenna measurements; Bandwidth; Conductors; Directive antennas; Frequency; Gain; Helical antennas; National electric code; Shape; Wire; Antenna gain; axial mode; helical antennas;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LAWP.2006.873946
