Half-power beamwidth of a self-adapting conformal 1 × 4 microstrip array

Benjamin D. Braaten*, Masud A. Aziz, Sayan Roy, Sanjay Nariyal, Neil F. Chamberlain, Dimitris E. Anagnostou

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Abstract

A new four element self-adapting conformal microstrip antenna array with an embedded sensor system and voltage controlled phase shifters is introduced. The sensor systems consists of a flexible resistive sensor used to measure the shape of the conformal surface and circuitry for measuring the resistance of the sensor. The voltage controlled phase shifters are controlled by the sensing circuitry and are used to introduce a specific phase compensation that dynamically preserves the radiation pattern of the array as the shape of the antenna changes. Specifically, in this work, the autonomous recovery of the half-power beamwidth (HPBW) of the four element array is investigated.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2012 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation
PublisherIEEE
ISBN (Electronic)9781467304627
ISBN (Print)9781467304610
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Nov 2012
EventJoint 2012 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI National Radio Science Meeting - Chicago, IL, United States
Duration: 8 Jul 201214 Jul 2012

Conference

ConferenceJoint 2012 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI National Radio Science Meeting
Abbreviated titleAPSURSI 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago, IL
Period8/07/1214/07/12

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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