Title :
Crosspolar radiation from open-ended corrugated waveguides
Author :
Parini, C.G. ; Clarricoats, P.J.B. ; Olver, A.D.
Author_Institution :
Queen Mary College, Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, London, UK
Abstract :
The crosspolar radiation pattern of a corrugated waveguide is investigated theoretically and experimentally. It is shown that agreement can be obtained when the effects of space harmonics, the waveguide flange and a higher-order mode are included in the theory.
Keywords :
antenna feeders; antenna radiation patterns; waveguide antennas; crosspolar radiation pattern; higher order mode; open ended corrugated waveguides; space harmonics; waveguide flange;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19750432
