Fundamentals of a theory for conformal antennas

A fundamental matrix theory leading to the parameterization of conformal antenna radiation patterns of the horn radiator or thick dipole type is developed. It can be used as the basis for numerical investigations of conformal arrays or radar targets. The electromagnetic behavior of an antenna is represented by a scattering matrix. This matrix is derived from matrices, the elements of which are antilinear forms of mode functions corresponding to spherical waves of bounded regions or free space. The generalized nature of this approach is emphasized especially for implementation in a computer program.