Accession Number:

ADD002215

Title:

Shaped Ceramic Dielectric Antenna Lens.

Descriptive Note:

Patent,

Corporate Author:

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON D C

Personal Author(s):

• Gates,Louis E. , Jr.
• Lent,William E.
• Flores,Jose A.

Report Date:

1975-02-11

Pagination or Media Count:

9.0

Abstract:

The patent relates to a light-weight, temperature-resistant spherical antenna lens formed of an homogeneous ceramic material to provide a uniformly-distributed dielectric constant. The ceramic material formulation can be varied to adjust the dielectric constant for various wavelengths. A protective sealing coating is applied to the exterior surface and, because of the very high porosity of the lens, the sealant is applied over an under coating having essentially the same dielectric and temperature characteristics as the lens matrix material.

Descriptors:

• *Radiofrequency lenses
• *Patents
• Lens antennas
• Ceramic materials
• Dielectrics
• Microwave equipment
• Protective coatings

Subject Categories:

• Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE