Calculated and experimental response of thin cylindrical antennas to pulse excitation

We have computed the response of a thin, cylindrical monopole antenna to dc pulse excitation, both in transmission and reception, by use of Fourier transforms and the complex impedance and complex effective height, for pulses of space length ranging from two tenths to twice the monopole length. We have also experimentally determined the reponse and have obtained similar results. We conclude from this comparison that present steady-state antenna theory together with Fourier methods will yield reliable results in calculating the response of cylindrical antennas to dc pulses. We have also made certain other measurements of response to pulses and step functions which are reported herein.