In this study,the design,analysis,manufacturing,and testing of a 3D-printed conformal microstrip array antenna for high-temperature environments is presented.3D printing technology is used to fabricate a curved cerami...In this study,the design,analysis,manufacturing,and testing of a 3D-printed conformal microstrip array antenna for high-temperature environments is presented.3D printing technology is used to fabricate a curved ceramic substrate,and laser sintering and microdroplet spraying processes are used to add the conductive metal on the curved substrate.The problems of gain loss,bandwidth reduction,and frequency shift caused by high temperatures are addressed by using a proper antenna design,with parasitic patches,slots,and metal resonant cavities.The antenna prototype is characterized by the curved substrates and the conductive metals for the power dividers,the patch,and the ground plane;its performance is examined up to a temperature of 600℃in a muffle furnace and compared with the results from the numerical analysis.The results show that the antenna can effectively function at 600℃and even higher temperatures.展开更多
A millimeter-wave (mmW) broadband dual circularly polarized (dual-CP) antenna with high port isolation is proposed in this paper. The dual-CP performance is realized based on the symmetrical septum circular polarizer ...A millimeter-wave (mmW) broadband dual circularly polarized (dual-CP) antenna with high port isolation is proposed in this paper. The dual-CP performance is realized based on the symmetrical septum circular polarizer based on the gap waveguide (GWG) technology. Two sets of symmetrical septum circular polarizers are used for common aperture combination,achieving the broadband dual-CP characteristics. Taking advantage of GWG structure without good electrical contact, the antenna can also be fabricated and assembled easily in the mmW band. The principle analysis of the antenna is given, and the antenna is simulated and fabricated. The measured results show that the bandwidth for S11lower than-10.7 dB and the axial ratio (AR) lower than 2.90 dB in 75-110 GHz, with realative bandwidth of 38%. Over the frequency band, the gain is higher than 9.16 dBic, and the dual-CP port isolation is greater than32 dB. The proposed antenna with dual-CP and highly isolated in a wide bandwidth range has broad application prospects in the field of mmW communication.展开更多
Considering the environmental sustainability,the ceramic substrate is preferred in conventional global navigation satellite system(GNSS)antennas.However,the high-density ceramic increases the antennas'mass,and ban...Considering the environmental sustainability,the ceramic substrate is preferred in conventional global navigation satellite system(GNSS)antennas.However,the high-density ceramic increases the antennas'mass,and bandwidth of the GNSS antenna is narrowed by the high permittivity of ceramic.To solve these issues,a compact,lightweight circularly polarized(CP),transmitting(Tx)and receiving(Rx)integrated antenna was proposed for the lightweight and wide-bandwidth GNSS communications antennas.A hollowing sandwich layer was used to balance the bandwidth and weight performance.By optimizing hollowed dimensions,a lightweight and wide bandwidth GNSS antenna could be achieved.Both Tx-Rx antennas were integrated into a printed circuit board(PCB),minimizing the satellite installation space.Simulations and measurements are conducted.The results show that the operating frequency band around 1.6 GHz(Tx)and around 1.5 GHz(Rx),with realized gains 3 dBi(Tx)and 2.5 dBi(Rx).The total mass of the proposed antenna is around 59 g within a compact space of 50 mm×50 mm×10 mm.The proposed CP GNSS antennas show excellent performance in size,mass,and bandwidth,which can be a potential solution for the micro-nano satellite-ground communications.展开更多
A triple-band miniaturized end-fire antenna based on the odd modes of spoof surface plasmonic polariton(SSPP)waveguide resonator is proposed in this paper.To meet the ever increasing demand for more communication chan...A triple-band miniaturized end-fire antenna based on the odd modes of spoof surface plasmonic polariton(SSPP)waveguide resonator is proposed in this paper.To meet the ever increasing demand for more communication channels and less antenna sizes,multi-band antennas are currently under intensive investigation.By a novel feeding method,three odd modes are excited on an SSPP waveguide resonator,which performs as an end-fire antenna operating at three bands,7.15-7.26 GHz,11.6-12.2 GHz and 13.5-13.64 GHz.It exhibits reasonably high and stable maximum gains of 5.26 dBi,7.97 dBi and 10.1 dBi and maximum efficiencies of 64%,92%and 98%at the three bands,respectively.Moreover,in the second band,the main beam angle shows a frequency dependence with a total scanning angle of 19°.The miniaturized triple-band antenna has a great potential in wireless communication systems,satellite communication and radar systems.展开更多
This paper begins with an overview of base station antennas,focusing on their structure and basic technical parameters.It then investigates the technical characteristics of three types of antennas—panel,Luneburg lens...This paper begins with an overview of base station antennas,focusing on their structure and basic technical parameters.It then investigates the technical characteristics of three types of antennas—panel,Luneburg lens,and innovative integrated antennas—in the context of railway 5G-R base station specifications.The advantages and disadvantages of these antenna types are compared and analyzed,and recommendations for the selection of 5G-R base station antennas are provided.Based on the special application scenarios of railway 5G-R base stations,this paper proposes connection methods between antennas and RRUs,and conducts a comparative analysis of antenna interface types.Furthermore,recommendations are provided for configuring the antenna information management module to meet the intelligent operation and maintenance requirements of the 5G-R system.The findings can serve as a reference for the selection and operation of antennas at railway 5G-R base stations.展开更多
In this study,the potential application of shaped charge jets as transient antennas for electromagnetic signal transmission was explored and an electromagnetic pulse radiation system with a shaped charge jet as a tran...In this study,the potential application of shaped charge jets as transient antennas for electromagnetic signal transmission was explored and an electromagnetic pulse radiation system with a shaped charge jet as a transient antenna was proposed.During the research,crucial characteristics of the transient antenna formed by a shaped charge with a 30 mm diameter,such as resonant frequency,radiation pattern,and radiation efficiency,were evaluated.The typical shaped charge jet morphology was obtained based on the simulations,in which it could insight the dynamic behavior of the shaped charge jet selected.An equivalent model experiment was employed to test the radiation efficiency,and it showed that a shorting pin loading method could increase the relative bandwidth of the jet antenna to 32.8%,and the experimental results correlate with the theoretical predictions for half-wave dipole antennas reasonably well.Additionally,variations in the diameter of the shaped charge jet were found to affect the input impedance and impedance bandwidth,while the length of the jet influenced the resonant frequency of the antenna.This suggests that altering these parameters can achieve reconfigurability of the jet antenna.展开更多
Navigation satellites generally use satellite-ground and inter-satellite observation data for precise orbit determination.In orbit determination,the satellite position is often referenced to the satellite’s centroid,...Navigation satellites generally use satellite-ground and inter-satellite observation data for precise orbit determination.In orbit determination,the satellite position is often referenced to the satellite’s centroid,while the observational measurements are referenced to the satellite’s antenna phase center.The deviation between the satellite’s centroid and the antenna phase center forms the satellite antenna phase center error,which affects the precision of orbit determination.This paper takes a global navigation satellite system(GNSS)MEO satellite as an example and analyzes the actual situation of the satellite antenna phase center deviation and phase center variation based on the ground calibration data of the in-orbit satellite antenna phase center and the satellite’s in-orbit working status.The analysis shows that the antenna phase center variation caused by the satellite’s in-orbit operation is only at the centimeter level,which has a limited impact on orbit determination accuracy.The main source of precise orbit determination error is the satellite antenna phase center deviation,which can be corrected using ground calibration data.展开更多
A simple and compact microstrip-fed ultra wideband （UWB） printed monopole antenna is presented. The antenna is composed of a circular radiator and a finitely grounded plane. The antenna occupies about 16.62 GHz abso...A simple and compact microstrip-fed ultra wideband （UWB） printed monopole antenna is presented. The antenna is composed of a circular radiator and a finitely grounded plane. The antenna occupies about 16.62 GHz absolute bandwidth and 142.7% relative bandwidth covering from 3.38 GHz to 20 GHz with voltage standing wave ratio （VSWR） below two. A quasi-omnidirectional and quasi-symmetrical radiation pattern in H plane is obtained in the whole bandwidth. The high performance of the antenna is validated with measured and simulated results given. The antenna can be applied for the system design of UWB wireless communication.展开更多
We designed and constructed a novel,compact tri-band monopole antenna for intelligent devices.Multiband behavior was achieved by placing inverted-L shaped stubs of various lengths in a triangular monopole antenna fed ...We designed and constructed a novel,compact tri-band monopole antenna for intelligent devices.Multiband behavior was achieved by placing inverted-L shaped stubs of various lengths in a triangular monopole antenna fed by a coplanar waveguide.The resonance frequency of each band can be controlled by varying the length of the corresponding stub.Three bands,at 2.4(2.37-2.51),3.5(3.34-3.71),and 5.5(4.6-6.4)GHz,were easily obtained using three stubs of different lengths.For miniaturization,a portion of the longest stub(at 2.4 GHz)was printed on the opposite side of the substrate,and connected to the main stub via a shorting pin.To validate the concept,the antenna was fabricated on a low-cost 1.6-mm-thick FR-4 substrate with dimensions of 20×15×1.6 mm^(3).The antenna exhibited a moderate average gain of 2.9 dBi with an omnidirectional radiations over the bandwidths required for RFID,Bluetooth,ISM,WiMAX,andWLAN-band applications.These features make the antenna suitable for compact smart devices.展开更多
With the rapid development of satellite communications,satellite antennas attract growing interest,especially the high-throughput SatCom-on-the-move antenna for providing high-speed connectivity in a mobile environmen...With the rapid development of satellite communications,satellite antennas attract growing interest,especially the high-throughput SatCom-on-the-move antenna for providing high-speed connectivity in a mobile environment.While conventional antennas,such as parabolic dishes and planar waveguide arrays,enjoy a growing market,new kinds of antennas keep on emerging to meet diversified requirements in various satellite communication scenarios.This paper first introduces the design requirements,categories,and evolutions of SatCom-on-the-move antennas,and then discussed representative designs of mechanical scanning antennas and electronic scanning antennas,including their structures,principles,characteristics,and limitations in practical applications.Given the new requirements of satellite communications,this paper also highlighted some of the latest progress in this field,including the Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit(MMIC)-based phased array antenna,the metasurface-based phased array antenna,and their hybrid versions.Finally,some critical challenges facing future antennas are discussed.It is believed that it's necessary to put concerted efforts from antenna,microwave,and material communities,etc.,to advance SatCom-on-the-move antennas for the upcoming era of satellite communication.展开更多
This article proposes a new type of antenna which allows getting rid of certain limitations of classic monopole antenna. Like a normal monopole, this antenna belongs to a class of radio antenna consisting of a straigh...This article proposes a new type of antenna which allows getting rid of certain limitations of classic monopole antenna. Like a normal monopole, this antenna belongs to a class of radio antenna consisting of a straight rod-shaped conductor. But unlike a classic monopole, this antenna can operate at all frequencies of a very wide range. In addition, it does not require grounding. The article considers the wide possibilities of antenna applications.展开更多
An offset elliptical reflector antenna suitable for satellite application was designed and investigated when it was fed by a rectangular horn partially filled.with a dielectric..The.reflector antenna exhibits high gai...An offset elliptical reflector antenna suitable for satellite application was designed and investigated when it was fed by a rectangular horn partially filled.with a dielectric..The.reflector antenna exhibits high gain, low cross polarization. low sidelines and an elliptical beam. Al- though this study has been carried out in view of possible satellite applications, it is clear that this. antenna. is also suitable for use in radar antennas.展开更多
New requirements in communication technologies make it imperative to rehash conventional features such as reconfigurable antennas to adapt with the future adaptability advancements.This paper presents a comprehensive ...New requirements in communication technologies make it imperative to rehash conventional features such as reconfigurable antennas to adapt with the future adaptability advancements.This paper presents a comprehensive review of reconfigurable antennas,specifically in terms of radiation patterns for adaptation in the upcoming Fifth Generation(5G)New Radio frequency bands.They represent the key of antenna technology for materializing a high rate transmission,increased spectral and energy efficiency,reduced interference,and improved the beam steering and beam shaping,thereby land a great promise for planar antennas to boost the mid-band 5G.This review begins with an overview of the underlying principals in reconfiguring radiation patterns,followed by the presentations of the implemented innovative antenna topologies to suit particular advanced features.The various adaptation techniques of radiation pattern reconfigurable planar antennas and the understanding of its antenna design approaches has been investigated for its radiation pattern enhancement.A variety of design configurations have also been critically studied for their compatibilities to be operated in the midband communication systems.The review provides new insights on pattern reconfigurable antenna where such antennas are categorized as beam steering antenna and beamshaping antennas where the operation modes and purposes are clearly investigated.The review also revealed that for mid-band 5G communication,the commonly used electronic switching such as PIN diodes have sufficient isolation loss to provide the required beam performance.展开更多
This paper presents a design method to implement an antenna array characterized by ultra-wide beam coverage,low profile,and low Sidelobe Level(SLL)for the application of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV)air-to-ground commu...This paper presents a design method to implement an antenna array characterized by ultra-wide beam coverage,low profile,and low Sidelobe Level(SLL)for the application of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV)air-to-ground communication.The array consists of ten broadside-radiating,ultrawide-beamwidth elements that are cascaded by a central-symmetry series-fed network with tapered currents following Dolph-Chebyshev distribution to provide low SLL.First,an innovative design of end-fire Huygens source antenna that is compatible with metal ground is presented.A low-profile,half-mode Microstrip Patch Antenna(MPA)is utilized to serve as the magnetic dipole and a monopole is utilized to serves as the electric dipole,constructing the compact,end-fire,grounded Huygens source antenna.Then,two opposite-oriented end-fire Huygens source antennas are seamlessly integrated into a single antenna element in the form of monopole-loaded MPA to accomplish the ultrawide,broadside-radiating beam.Particular consideration has been applied into the design of series-fed network as well as antenna element to compensate the adverse coupling effects between elements on the radiation performance.Experiment indicates an ultrawide Half-Power Beamwidth(HPBW)of 161°and a low SLL of-25 dB with a high gain of 12 d Bi under a single-layer configuration.The concurrent ultrawide beamwidth and low SLL make it particularly attractive for applications of UAV air-to-ground communication.展开更多
The integrated optical true time delay phased array antenna system has the advantages of high bandwidth,small size,low loss and strong antiinterference capability,etc.The high integration of the optically controlled p...The integrated optical true time delay phased array antenna system has the advantages of high bandwidth,small size,low loss and strong antiinterference capability,etc.The high integration of the optically controlled phased array antenna system is a necessary trend for the future development of the phased array,and it is also a major focus and difficulty in the current research of integrated microwave photonics.This paper firstly introduces the basic principle and development history of optical true time delay phased array antenna system based on microwave photonics,and briefly introduces the main implementation methods and integration platform of optical true time delay.Then,the application and development prospect of optical true time delay technology in beam control of phased array antenna system are mainly presented.Finally,according to the current research progress,the possible research directions of integrated optically controlled phased array antenna systems in the future are proposed.展开更多
This paper presents the design and analysis of antipodal Vivaldi antennas(AVAs)for breast cancer detection.In order to enhance the antenna gain,different techniques such as using the uniform and non-uniform corrugatio...This paper presents the design and analysis of antipodal Vivaldi antennas(AVAs)for breast cancer detection.In order to enhance the antenna gain,different techniques such as using the uniform and non-uniform corrugation,expanding the dielectric substrate and adding the parasitic patch are applied to original AVA.The design procedure of two developed AVA structures i.e.,AVA with non-uniform corrugation and AVA with parasitic patch are presented.The proposed AVAs are designed on inexpensive FR4 substrate.The AVA with non-uniform corrugation has compact dimension of 50×50 mm2 or 0.28λL×0.28λL,whereλL is wavelength of the lowest operating frequency.The antenna can operate within the frequency range from 1.63 GHz to over 8 GHz.For the AVA with parasitic patch and uniform corrugation,the overall size of antenna is 50×86 mm2 or 0.24λL×0.41λL.It can operate within the frequency range from 1.4 GHz to over 8 GHz.The maximum gain for AVA with non-uniform corrugation and AVA with parasitic patch and uniform corrugation are 9.03 and 11.31 dBi,respectively.The corrugation profile and parasitic patch of the proposed antenna are optimized to achieve the desired properties for breast cancer detection.In addition,the proposed AVAs are measured with breast phantom to detect cancerous cell inside the breast and the performance in detecting cancerous cell are discussed.The measured result can confirm that the proposed AVAs can detect unwanted cell inside the breast while maintaining the compact size,simple structure and low complexity in design.展开更多
A wideband low-profile aperture-coupled antenna based on a novel dual-mode-composite scheme is presented.The mode-composite scheme where the TM10 cavity mode and the TE121 dielec-tric resonator(DR)mode are combined of...A wideband low-profile aperture-coupled antenna based on a novel dual-mode-composite scheme is presented.The mode-composite scheme where the TM10 cavity mode and the TE121 dielec-tric resonator(DR)mode are combined offers an ap-proach to obtain a wide bandwidth accompanied by stable unidirectional radiation and high efficiency.The use of a lengthened coupling aperture that supports the one-wavelength resonance in the band of interest is an effective feed method of simultaneously excit-ing the two composite modes without compromising the increased complexity of the antenna geometry.An impedance bandwidth of 49%for|S_(11)|of less than-10 dB,a maximum gain of 10.8 dBi,and stable radiation patterns with low cross-polarization are realized ex-perimentally by a fabricated prototype.Considering the simplicity of the geometry,the wide bandwidth that can cover n77,n78,and n79 bands for the fifth generation(5G)mobile communications and the sat-isfying radiation performance,the proposed antenna would be a promising candidate for advanced wireless applications.展开更多
With the advancement of wireless communication technology,intelligent antenna technologies such as beam scanning and beamforming have been extensively applied in operators'5G networks,supported by mature technical...With the advancement of wireless communication technology,intelligent antenna technologies such as beam scanning and beamforming have been extensively applied in operators'5G networks,supported by mature technical solutions.However,the unique characteristics of the railway industry—such as the significant spacing between stations covered by wireless private networks,the high speed of train operations,and the necessity for high network reliability—pose elevated requirements for the construction of 5G private networks.An analysis was conducted on the challenges associated with railway 5G private network coverage.The investigation explored the adaptability of smart antenna technologies in various railway scenarios in combination with the principles and advantages of these technologies.This study analyzed the application prospects of smart antenna technologies in railway 5G private networks,taking into account the characteristics of various train operation scenarios.It evaluated the value of these technologies in enhancing the wireless coverage quality of railway 5G private networks in different scenarios.The findings aim to offer new insights and recommendations for the construction and deployment of railway 5G private networks.展开更多
Non-orthogonal multiple access(NOMA)is a promising technology for the next generation wireless communication networks.The benefits of this technology can be further enhanced through deployment in conjunction with mult...Non-orthogonal multiple access(NOMA)is a promising technology for the next generation wireless communication networks.The benefits of this technology can be further enhanced through deployment in conjunction with multiple-input multipleoutput(MIMO)systems.Antenna selection plays a critical role in MIMO–NOMA systems as it has the potential to significantly reduce the cost and complexity associated with radio frequency chains.This paper considers antenna selection for downlink MIMO–NOMA networks with multiple-antenna basestation(BS)and multiple-antenna user equipments(UEs).An iterative antenna selection scheme is developed for a two-user system,and to determine the initial power required for this selection scheme,a power estimation method is also proposed.The proposed algorithm is then extended to a general multiuser NOMA system.Numerical results demonstrate that the proposed antenna selection algorithm achieves near-optimal performance with much lower computational complexity in both two-user and multiuser scenarios.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U2241205)the Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi(Nos.2022JC-33,2023-GHZD-35,and 2024JC-ZDXM-25)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universitiesthe National 111 Project to provide fund for conducting experiments。
文摘In this study,the design,analysis,manufacturing,and testing of a 3D-printed conformal microstrip array antenna for high-temperature environments is presented.3D printing technology is used to fabricate a curved ceramic substrate,and laser sintering and microdroplet spraying processes are used to add the conductive metal on the curved substrate.The problems of gain loss,bandwidth reduction,and frequency shift caused by high temperatures are addressed by using a proper antenna design,with parasitic patches,slots,and metal resonant cavities.The antenna prototype is characterized by the curved substrates and the conductive metals for the power dividers,the patch,and the ground plane;its performance is examined up to a temperature of 600℃in a muffle furnace and compared with the results from the numerical analysis.The results show that the antenna can effectively function at 600℃and even higher temperatures.
文摘A millimeter-wave (mmW) broadband dual circularly polarized (dual-CP) antenna with high port isolation is proposed in this paper. The dual-CP performance is realized based on the symmetrical septum circular polarizer based on the gap waveguide (GWG) technology. Two sets of symmetrical septum circular polarizers are used for common aperture combination,achieving the broadband dual-CP characteristics. Taking advantage of GWG structure without good electrical contact, the antenna can also be fabricated and assembled easily in the mmW band. The principle analysis of the antenna is given, and the antenna is simulated and fabricated. The measured results show that the bandwidth for S11lower than-10.7 dB and the axial ratio (AR) lower than 2.90 dB in 75-110 GHz, with realative bandwidth of 38%. Over the frequency band, the gain is higher than 9.16 dBic, and the dual-CP port isolation is greater than32 dB. The proposed antenna with dual-CP and highly isolated in a wide bandwidth range has broad application prospects in the field of mmW communication.
基金funded by Basic Research Program of Jiangsu under grant BK20252030。
文摘Considering the environmental sustainability,the ceramic substrate is preferred in conventional global navigation satellite system(GNSS)antennas.However,the high-density ceramic increases the antennas'mass,and bandwidth of the GNSS antenna is narrowed by the high permittivity of ceramic.To solve these issues,a compact,lightweight circularly polarized(CP),transmitting(Tx)and receiving(Rx)integrated antenna was proposed for the lightweight and wide-bandwidth GNSS communications antennas.A hollowing sandwich layer was used to balance the bandwidth and weight performance.By optimizing hollowed dimensions,a lightweight and wide bandwidth GNSS antenna could be achieved.Both Tx-Rx antennas were integrated into a printed circuit board(PCB),minimizing the satellite installation space.Simulations and measurements are conducted.The results show that the operating frequency band around 1.6 GHz(Tx)and around 1.5 GHz(Rx),with realized gains 3 dBi(Tx)and 2.5 dBi(Rx).The total mass of the proposed antenna is around 59 g within a compact space of 50 mm×50 mm×10 mm.The proposed CP GNSS antennas show excellent performance in size,mass,and bandwidth,which can be a potential solution for the micro-nano satellite-ground communications.
基金supported in part by the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin(No.19JCYBJC16100)the Tianjin Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program(No.202210060027)。
文摘A triple-band miniaturized end-fire antenna based on the odd modes of spoof surface plasmonic polariton(SSPP)waveguide resonator is proposed in this paper.To meet the ever increasing demand for more communication channels and less antenna sizes,multi-band antennas are currently under intensive investigation.By a novel feeding method,three odd modes are excited on an SSPP waveguide resonator,which performs as an end-fire antenna operating at three bands,7.15-7.26 GHz,11.6-12.2 GHz and 13.5-13.64 GHz.It exhibits reasonably high and stable maximum gains of 5.26 dBi,7.97 dBi and 10.1 dBi and maximum efficiencies of 64%,92%and 98%at the three bands,respectively.Moreover,in the second band,the main beam angle shows a frequency dependence with a total scanning angle of 19°.The miniaturized triple-band antenna has a great potential in wireless communication systems,satellite communication and radar systems.
文摘This paper begins with an overview of base station antennas,focusing on their structure and basic technical parameters.It then investigates the technical characteristics of three types of antennas—panel,Luneburg lens,and innovative integrated antennas—in the context of railway 5G-R base station specifications.The advantages and disadvantages of these antenna types are compared and analyzed,and recommendations for the selection of 5G-R base station antennas are provided.Based on the special application scenarios of railway 5G-R base stations,this paper proposes connection methods between antennas and RRUs,and conducts a comparative analysis of antenna interface types.Furthermore,recommendations are provided for configuring the antenna information management module to meet the intelligent operation and maintenance requirements of the 5G-R system.The findings can serve as a reference for the selection and operation of antennas at railway 5G-R base stations.
基金supported by the"Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities"(Grant No.30924010801).
文摘In this study,the potential application of shaped charge jets as transient antennas for electromagnetic signal transmission was explored and an electromagnetic pulse radiation system with a shaped charge jet as a transient antenna was proposed.During the research,crucial characteristics of the transient antenna formed by a shaped charge with a 30 mm diameter,such as resonant frequency,radiation pattern,and radiation efficiency,were evaluated.The typical shaped charge jet morphology was obtained based on the simulations,in which it could insight the dynamic behavior of the shaped charge jet selected.An equivalent model experiment was employed to test the radiation efficiency,and it showed that a shorting pin loading method could increase the relative bandwidth of the jet antenna to 32.8%,and the experimental results correlate with the theoretical predictions for half-wave dipole antennas reasonably well.Additionally,variations in the diameter of the shaped charge jet were found to affect the input impedance and impedance bandwidth,while the length of the jet influenced the resonant frequency of the antenna.This suggests that altering these parameters can achieve reconfigurability of the jet antenna.
文摘Navigation satellites generally use satellite-ground and inter-satellite observation data for precise orbit determination.In orbit determination,the satellite position is often referenced to the satellite’s centroid,while the observational measurements are referenced to the satellite’s antenna phase center.The deviation between the satellite’s centroid and the antenna phase center forms the satellite antenna phase center error,which affects the precision of orbit determination.This paper takes a global navigation satellite system(GNSS)MEO satellite as an example and analyzes the actual situation of the satellite antenna phase center deviation and phase center variation based on the ground calibration data of the in-orbit satellite antenna phase center and the satellite’s in-orbit working status.The analysis shows that the antenna phase center variation caused by the satellite’s in-orbit operation is only at the centimeter level,which has a limited impact on orbit determination accuracy.The main source of precise orbit determination error is the satellite antenna phase center deviation,which can be corrected using ground calibration data.
文摘A simple and compact microstrip-fed ultra wideband （UWB） printed monopole antenna is presented. The antenna is composed of a circular radiator and a finitely grounded plane. The antenna occupies about 16.62 GHz absolute bandwidth and 142.7% relative bandwidth covering from 3.38 GHz to 20 GHz with voltage standing wave ratio （VSWR） below two. A quasi-omnidirectional and quasi-symmetrical radiation pattern in H plane is obtained in the whole bandwidth. The high performance of the antenna is validated with measured and simulated results given. The antenna can be applied for the system design of UWB wireless communication.
基金This work was supported by the ICT R&D program of MSIT/IITP,[2019-0-00102,A Study on Public Health and Safety in a Complex EMF Environment].This work was also supported by the National Radio ResearchAgency,[Rapid measurement system for new technologyantenna].
文摘We designed and constructed a novel,compact tri-band monopole antenna for intelligent devices.Multiband behavior was achieved by placing inverted-L shaped stubs of various lengths in a triangular monopole antenna fed by a coplanar waveguide.The resonance frequency of each band can be controlled by varying the length of the corresponding stub.Three bands,at 2.4(2.37-2.51),3.5(3.34-3.71),and 5.5(4.6-6.4)GHz,were easily obtained using three stubs of different lengths.For miniaturization,a portion of the longest stub(at 2.4 GHz)was printed on the opposite side of the substrate,and connected to the main stub via a shorting pin.To validate the concept,the antenna was fabricated on a low-cost 1.6-mm-thick FR-4 substrate with dimensions of 20×15×1.6 mm^(3).The antenna exhibited a moderate average gain of 2.9 dBi with an omnidirectional radiations over the bandwidths required for RFID,Bluetooth,ISM,WiMAX,andWLAN-band applications.These features make the antenna suitable for compact smart devices.
文摘With the rapid development of satellite communications,satellite antennas attract growing interest,especially the high-throughput SatCom-on-the-move antenna for providing high-speed connectivity in a mobile environment.While conventional antennas,such as parabolic dishes and planar waveguide arrays,enjoy a growing market,new kinds of antennas keep on emerging to meet diversified requirements in various satellite communication scenarios.This paper first introduces the design requirements,categories,and evolutions of SatCom-on-the-move antennas,and then discussed representative designs of mechanical scanning antennas and electronic scanning antennas,including their structures,principles,characteristics,and limitations in practical applications.Given the new requirements of satellite communications,this paper also highlighted some of the latest progress in this field,including the Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit(MMIC)-based phased array antenna,the metasurface-based phased array antenna,and their hybrid versions.Finally,some critical challenges facing future antennas are discussed.It is believed that it's necessary to put concerted efforts from antenna,microwave,and material communities,etc.,to advance SatCom-on-the-move antennas for the upcoming era of satellite communication.
文摘This article proposes a new type of antenna which allows getting rid of certain limitations of classic monopole antenna. Like a normal monopole, this antenna belongs to a class of radio antenna consisting of a straight rod-shaped conductor. But unlike a classic monopole, this antenna can operate at all frequencies of a very wide range. In addition, it does not require grounding. The article considers the wide possibilities of antenna applications.
文摘An offset elliptical reflector antenna suitable for satellite application was designed and investigated when it was fed by a rectangular horn partially filled.with a dielectric..The.reflector antenna exhibits high gain, low cross polarization. low sidelines and an elliptical beam. Al- though this study has been carried out in view of possible satellite applications, it is clear that this. antenna. is also suitable for use in radar antennas.
基金This work was supported by the Deanship of Scientific Research at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University,Saudi Arabia.
文摘New requirements in communication technologies make it imperative to rehash conventional features such as reconfigurable antennas to adapt with the future adaptability advancements.This paper presents a comprehensive review of reconfigurable antennas,specifically in terms of radiation patterns for adaptation in the upcoming Fifth Generation(5G)New Radio frequency bands.They represent the key of antenna technology for materializing a high rate transmission,increased spectral and energy efficiency,reduced interference,and improved the beam steering and beam shaping,thereby land a great promise for planar antennas to boost the mid-band 5G.This review begins with an overview of the underlying principals in reconfiguring radiation patterns,followed by the presentations of the implemented innovative antenna topologies to suit particular advanced features.The various adaptation techniques of radiation pattern reconfigurable planar antennas and the understanding of its antenna design approaches has been investigated for its radiation pattern enhancement.A variety of design configurations have also been critically studied for their compatibilities to be operated in the midband communication systems.The review provides new insights on pattern reconfigurable antenna where such antennas are categorized as beam steering antenna and beamshaping antennas where the operation modes and purposes are clearly investigated.The review also revealed that for mid-band 5G communication,the commonly used electronic switching such as PIN diodes have sufficient isolation loss to provide the required beam performance.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62371080 and 62031006)the National Science Foundation of Chongqing,China(No.CSTB2022NSCQ-MSX0597)the Venture&Innovation Support Program for Chongqing Overseas Returnees,China(No.cx2022063)。
文摘This paper presents a design method to implement an antenna array characterized by ultra-wide beam coverage,low profile,and low Sidelobe Level(SLL)for the application of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV)air-to-ground communication.The array consists of ten broadside-radiating,ultrawide-beamwidth elements that are cascaded by a central-symmetry series-fed network with tapered currents following Dolph-Chebyshev distribution to provide low SLL.First,an innovative design of end-fire Huygens source antenna that is compatible with metal ground is presented.A low-profile,half-mode Microstrip Patch Antenna(MPA)is utilized to serve as the magnetic dipole and a monopole is utilized to serves as the electric dipole,constructing the compact,end-fire,grounded Huygens source antenna.Then,two opposite-oriented end-fire Huygens source antennas are seamlessly integrated into a single antenna element in the form of monopole-loaded MPA to accomplish the ultrawide,broadside-radiating beam.Particular consideration has been applied into the design of series-fed network as well as antenna element to compensate the adverse coupling effects between elements on the radiation performance.Experiment indicates an ultrawide Half-Power Beamwidth(HPBW)of 161°and a low SLL of-25 dB with a high gain of 12 d Bi under a single-layer configuration.The concurrent ultrawide beamwidth and low SLL make it particularly attractive for applications of UAV air-to-ground communication.
基金supported by Fund of State Key Laboratory of IPOC(BUPT)(No.IPOC2021ZT16),China.
文摘The integrated optical true time delay phased array antenna system has the advantages of high bandwidth,small size,low loss and strong antiinterference capability,etc.The high integration of the optically controlled phased array antenna system is a necessary trend for the future development of the phased array,and it is also a major focus and difficulty in the current research of integrated microwave photonics.This paper firstly introduces the basic principle and development history of optical true time delay phased array antenna system based on microwave photonics,and briefly introduces the main implementation methods and integration platform of optical true time delay.Then,the application and development prospect of optical true time delay technology in beam control of phased array antenna system are mainly presented.Finally,according to the current research progress,the possible research directions of integrated optically controlled phased array antenna systems in the future are proposed.
基金This research was funded by National Science,Research and Innovation Fund(NSRF)King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok with Contract no.KMUTNB-FF-65–07.
文摘This paper presents the design and analysis of antipodal Vivaldi antennas(AVAs)for breast cancer detection.In order to enhance the antenna gain,different techniques such as using the uniform and non-uniform corrugation,expanding the dielectric substrate and adding the parasitic patch are applied to original AVA.The design procedure of two developed AVA structures i.e.,AVA with non-uniform corrugation and AVA with parasitic patch are presented.The proposed AVAs are designed on inexpensive FR4 substrate.The AVA with non-uniform corrugation has compact dimension of 50×50 mm2 or 0.28λL×0.28λL,whereλL is wavelength of the lowest operating frequency.The antenna can operate within the frequency range from 1.63 GHz to over 8 GHz.For the AVA with parasitic patch and uniform corrugation,the overall size of antenna is 50×86 mm2 or 0.24λL×0.41λL.It can operate within the frequency range from 1.4 GHz to over 8 GHz.The maximum gain for AVA with non-uniform corrugation and AVA with parasitic patch and uniform corrugation are 9.03 and 11.31 dBi,respectively.The corrugation profile and parasitic patch of the proposed antenna are optimized to achieve the desired properties for breast cancer detection.In addition,the proposed AVAs are measured with breast phantom to detect cancerous cell inside the breast and the performance in detecting cancerous cell are discussed.The measured result can confirm that the proposed AVAs can detect unwanted cell inside the breast while maintaining the compact size,simple structure and low complexity in design.
基金supported in part by the Beijing Natural Science Foundation No.JQ22011the National Science Foundation of China for Distinguished Young Scholars under Grant No.62325102+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.62031004the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities No.2023YJS160.
文摘A wideband low-profile aperture-coupled antenna based on a novel dual-mode-composite scheme is presented.The mode-composite scheme where the TM10 cavity mode and the TE121 dielec-tric resonator(DR)mode are combined offers an ap-proach to obtain a wide bandwidth accompanied by stable unidirectional radiation and high efficiency.The use of a lengthened coupling aperture that supports the one-wavelength resonance in the band of interest is an effective feed method of simultaneously excit-ing the two composite modes without compromising the increased complexity of the antenna geometry.An impedance bandwidth of 49%for|S_(11)|of less than-10 dB,a maximum gain of 10.8 dBi,and stable radiation patterns with low cross-polarization are realized ex-perimentally by a fabricated prototype.Considering the simplicity of the geometry,the wide bandwidth that can cover n77,n78,and n79 bands for the fifth generation(5G)mobile communications and the sat-isfying radiation performance,the proposed antenna would be a promising candidate for advanced wireless applications.
文摘With the advancement of wireless communication technology,intelligent antenna technologies such as beam scanning and beamforming have been extensively applied in operators'5G networks,supported by mature technical solutions.However,the unique characteristics of the railway industry—such as the significant spacing between stations covered by wireless private networks,the high speed of train operations,and the necessity for high network reliability—pose elevated requirements for the construction of 5G private networks.An analysis was conducted on the challenges associated with railway 5G private network coverage.The investigation explored the adaptability of smart antenna technologies in various railway scenarios in combination with the principles and advantages of these technologies.This study analyzed the application prospects of smart antenna technologies in railway 5G private networks,taking into account the characteristics of various train operation scenarios.It evaluated the value of these technologies in enhancing the wireless coverage quality of railway 5G private networks in different scenarios.The findings aim to offer new insights and recommendations for the construction and deployment of railway 5G private networks.
文摘Non-orthogonal multiple access(NOMA)is a promising technology for the next generation wireless communication networks.The benefits of this technology can be further enhanced through deployment in conjunction with multiple-input multipleoutput(MIMO)systems.Antenna selection plays a critical role in MIMO–NOMA systems as it has the potential to significantly reduce the cost and complexity associated with radio frequency chains.This paper considers antenna selection for downlink MIMO–NOMA networks with multiple-antenna basestation(BS)and multiple-antenna user equipments(UEs).An iterative antenna selection scheme is developed for a two-user system,and to determine the initial power required for this selection scheme,a power estimation method is also proposed.The proposed algorithm is then extended to a general multiuser NOMA system.Numerical results demonstrate that the proposed antenna selection algorithm achieves near-optimal performance with much lower computational complexity in both two-user and multiuser scenarios.
