Accession Number:

ADA027289

Title:

Dipole Broadband VHF Antenna. Lightweight 30-76-MHz Dipole Functions as the Electrical Equivalent of the 400-lb AS-2231.

Descriptive Note:

Technical document 1 Jul 74-15 Jan 76,

Corporate Author:

NAVAL ELECTRONICS LAB CENTER SAN DIEGO CALIF

Personal Author(s):

• Thowless,Eric A.

Report Date:

1976-04-13

Pagination or Media Count:

33.0

Abstract:

An antenna is developed for use aboard amphibious ships and at fixed unit command centers ashore. Electrical concept feasibility is demonstrated in laboratory tests. The 50-60-lb vhf broadband dipole antenna will function as the electrical equivalent of the 400-lb AS-2231 aboard ship, and, used ashore, will enable a significant reduction in number of vhf antennas required at command sites. The effort demonstrates that a universal vhf broadband antenna - capable of satisfying the diverse requirements of the Navy, the Marine Corps, and the Army - is not likely to be achieved. Author

Descriptors:

• *BROADBAND ANTENNAS
• *DIPOLE ANTENNAS
• *SHIP ANTENNAS
• *OMNIDIRECTIONAL ANTENNAS
• SCALE MODELS
• FIELD TESTS
• JOINT MILITARY ACTIVITIES
• VERY HIGH FREQUENCY
• STANDING WAVE RATIOS
• AMPHIBIOUS SHIPS

Subject Categories:

• Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE