Accession Number:
ADD010430
Title:
Frequency-Agile, Polarization Diverse Microstrip Antennas and Frequency Scanned Arrays.
Descriptive Note:
Patent,
Corporate Author:
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WASHINGTON DC
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Report Date:
1983-01-04
Pagination or Media Count:
13.0
Abstract:
An inexpensive, flush mounted microstrip antenna which is frequency agile and has polarization diversity. The frequency and polarization of the antenna can be selected by selecting the location of shorting posts in the antenna. The use of switching diodes in place of shorting posts provides the means of electronically switching the frequency and polarization characteristics of the antenna. Frequency-agility provides frequency scannable microstrip antenna arrays which also have polarization diversity. Frequency-agility, polarization diversity and frequency scannable arrays are controllable by digital means such as a computer. Author
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Subject Categories:
- Electrical and Electronic Equipment