Title :
Numerical computation of the current distribution and far-field-radiation pattern of the axial-mode helical aerial
Author_Institution :
Private Address, Henlow, UK
Abstract :
The accepted model of the endfire helical aerial is examined, and the current distribution and radiation pattern are derived numerically. It is shown that the model is not adequate, and alternatives are proposed and examined.
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; current distribution; modelling; numerical methods; antenna radiation patterns; axial mode helical aerial; current distribution; far field radiation pattern; modelling; numerical computation; numerical methods;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19730186
