Adaptive flexible antenna array system for deformable wing surfaces

Dimitris Anagnostou; Mina Iskander

doi:10.1109/AERO.2015.7119183

Adaptive flexible antenna array system for deformable wing surfaces

Dimitris Anagnostou, Mina Iskander

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Abstract

A 4×1 coplanar and flexible antenna array for deformable surfaces is studied under different bending angles. It is assumed that the array is bent from one edge on top of an insulating cylinder (single-edge cylindrical bending). Due to flexing, the array radiates a tilted main beam. The beam can be redirected back toward its original direction by applying the correct phase difference between the elements. This compensation phase vector is calculated using a closed-form equation. Simulated results are presented, showing successful recovery of the intended radiation direction. The autonomous array can be used in unmanned aerial vehicles with wings that bend or flex on demand, morphing wings, adaptive wings, as well as on other surfaces where it is required to focus an antenna pattern toward a specific location with respect to the mounting surface.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2015 IEEE Aerospace Conference
Publisher	IEEE
ISBN (Electronic)	9781479953806
ISBN (Print)	9781479953790
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/AERO.2015.7119183
Publication status	Published - 8 Jun 2015
Event	2015 IEEE Aerospace Conference - Big Sky, United States Duration: 7 Mar 2015 → 14 Mar 2015

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Conference	2015 IEEE Aerospace Conference
Abbreviated title	AERO 2015
Country/Territory	United States
City	Big Sky
Period	7/03/15 → 14/03/15

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Aerospace Engineering
Space and Planetary Science

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