Modeling and simulation of a helicopter-mounted satcom antenna array

Mark S. Reese; Constantine Balanis; Craig R. Blncher; George C. Barber

doi:10.1109/MAP.2011.5949326

Modeling and simulation of a helicopter-mounted satcom antenna array

Mark S. Reese, Constantine Balanis, Craig R. Blncher, George C. Barber

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Abstract

A seven-element helicopter-mounted microstrip-patch switched-beam antenna array for satellite communications (SATCOM) is described. The performance of the array antenna was simulated. A prototype was constructed, and measurements of the antenna's patterns were made. The effects of the blades of the helicopter on the patterns of the antenna were investigated. Fluctuations of 10 dB or more in magnitude due to the effects of the blades were observed in the patterns.

Original language	English (US)
Article number	5949326
Pages (from-to)	51-60
Number of pages	10
Journal	IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine
Volume	53
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/MAP.2011.5949326
State	Published - Apr 2011

Keywords

Array antennas
helicopter antennas
microstrip antennas
satellite communication

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Condensed Matter Physics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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