Antenna Circuit Model for Time-Domain Transient Analysis

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Abstract:

When pulse-generating circuits excite antennas, the antenna often plays a major role in determining the characteristics of the radiated signal. Defining an equivalent electrical circuit for the antenna allows the simulation of the antenna s transient behavior. This type of simulation, carried out with circuit analysis software, generates time-domain currents at different points on the antenna structure. From these currents, the time-domain radiated electric field can be calculated. This paper describes a procedure for developing a distributed RLC circuit model for a monopole antenna above a ground plane. The results from the modeling are compared to measurements of antenna current and radiated electric field.

Author(s):
Bernardes, J. ; Peterkin, F. ; Hankla, B. ; Latess, J.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER DAHLGREN DIV VA
Descriptive Note:
Conference paper
Supplementary Note:
See also ADM002371. 2013 IEEE Pulsed Power Conference, Digest of Technical Papers 1976-2013, and Abstracts of the 2013 IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science. Held in San Francisco, CA on 16-21 June 2013. U.S. Government or Federal Purpose Rights License.
Pagination:
0005

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NSWCDD/VA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*ANTENNAS, *CIRCUIT ANALYSIS, *TIME DOMAIN, CIRCUITS, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, CURRENTS, DISTRIBUTION, ELECTRIC FIELDS, EQUIVALENT CIRCUITS, FLOW FIELDS, GROUND LEVEL, MODELS, MONOPOLE ANTENNAS, RADIATION, SIGNALS, SYMPOSIA, TRANSIENTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electricity and Magnetism
Report Date:
1999 Jun 01
Creation Date:
2016 Oct 31