Title :
A conformal mesh-generating technique for the conformal finite-difference time-domain (CFDTD) method
Author :
Su, Tao ; Liu, Yongjun ; Wenhua Yu ; Mittra, Raj
Author_Institution :
Electromagn. Commun. Lab., Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA, USA
fDate :
2/1/2004 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This article presents an efficient conformal-mesh generating technique suitable for the conformal finite-difference time-domain (CFDTD) technique. We describe the mesh generation for different types of objects, including planar structures (patch antennas and microwave circuits), as well as for arbitrary three-dimensional structures created by using AutoCAD, GID, or other commercial solid modelers. The versatility of the mesh-generation tool is illustrated through several examples.
Keywords :
CAD; computational electromagnetics; electronic engineering computing; finite difference time-domain analysis; horn antennas; mesh generation; microstrip antennas; microwave circuits; AutoCAD; commercial solid modelers; conformal finite-difference time-domain technique; conformal-mesh generating technique; electromagnetics tool; mesh-generation tool; microwave circuits; patch antennas; planar structures; three-dimensional structures; Finite difference methods; Geometry; Helical antennas; Horn antennas; Mesh generation; Microstrip antennas; Microwave antennas; Microwave circuits; Patch antennas; Time domain analysis;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MAP.2004.1296143
