Flanged parabolic antennas
Abstract
The radiation characteristics of symmetric parabolic antennas with a peripherical flange are examined in detail in order to assess the effectiveness of such a flange in reducing the backward scattering field. It is shown that the best behavior is obtained by using a right-angled flange, which allows achievement of a significant field level reduction in a wide rear angular sector, without affecting the field radiated in the forward directions.
- Publication:
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IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation
- Pub Date:
- November 1982
- DOI:
- 10.1109/TAP.1982.1142970
- Bibcode:
- 1982ITAP...30.1081B
- Keywords:
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- Antenna Design;
- Antenna Radiation Patterns;
- Backscattering;
- Electromagnetic Scattering;
- Parabolic Antennas;
- Design Analysis;
- Disks (Shapes);
- Flanges;
- Performance Prediction;
- Communications and Radar