DocumentCode :
996141
Title :
A two-dimensional microwave luneberg lens
Author :
Peeler, G. D M ; Archer, D.H.
Author_Institution :
Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC, USA
Volume :
1
Issue :
1
fYear :
1953
fDate :
7/1/1953 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
12
Lastpage :
23
Abstract :
Summary-A two-dimensional microwave model of the Luneberg lens has been designed employing the TE10 mode. It consists of two 36-inch diameter, almost-parallel, conducting plates with the space between plates filled with polystyrene. Its thickness varies with the normalized radius, T, to give the desired index of refraction n = 
Due to symmetrp about the center, this lens maintains constant gain and beam shape as a feed is scanned over its circumference, while the side lobe level remains at least 18 db below peak power. Experimental patterns show good agreement with computed patterns in the two principal planes.
Due to symmetrp about the center, this lens maintains constant gain and beam shape as a feed is scanned over its circumference, while the side lobe level remains at least 18 db below peak power. Experimental patterns show good agreement with computed patterns in the two principal planes.Keywords :
Lens antennas; Antenna feeds; Assembly; Dielectrics; Lenses; Optical design; Optical surface waves; Radar antennas; Reflector antennas; Shape; Spaceborne radar;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation, Transactions of the IRE Professional Group on
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
2168-0639
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/T-AP.1953.27321
Filename :
1140056
Link To Document :
