Title :
Directional Antenna Arrays of Elements Circularly Disposed About a Cylindrical Reflector
Author :
Harrington, Roger F. ; Lepage, Wilbur R.
Author_Institution :
Formerly, Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y.; now, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Abstract :
The general solution for the field pattern of a circular array is adapted to include the effect of a concentric reflecting cylinder. Two solutions are presented, one giving the field as a Fourier series, and the other as an infinite series of Bessel functions. The results are general, being applicable to any array dimensions and for arbitrary distribution of excitation. The solution is idealized to the extent of assuming a continuous current sheet, rather than discrete elements, and an infinitely long cylindrical reflector.
Keywords :
Adaptive arrays; Antenna arrays; Current distribution; Directional antennas; Equations; Fourier series; Length measurement; Phased arrays; Polarization; Senior members;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IRE
DOI :
10.1109/JRPROC.1952.273940
