Accurate Analysis of Practical 3D Periodic Leaky-Wave Patch Antennas. (2nd March 2008)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zunoubi, Mohammad R.; Kalhor, Hassan A.
• Other Names: Ferrando Miguel Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: International journal of antennas and propagation. Volume 2008(2008)
• Publication Date: 2008-03-02
• Subjects: Electronic apparatus and appliances -- Periodicals; Antennas (Electronics) -- Periodicals; Radio wave propagation -- Periodicals; Antennes (Électronique); Ondes radioélectriques -- Propagation; Antennas (Electronics); Electronic apparatus and appliances; Radio wave propagation; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 621.382405
• DOI: 10.1155/2008/384792
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-5869

Abstract

Abstract : This paper presents a new analysis method based on the finite integral technique (FIT) of practical three-dimensional leaky-wave antennas comprised of a finite number of patches arranged in arrays. Radiation patterns and scattering parameters are calculated and compared with corresponding measured results to demonstrate the adequacy and the accuracy of the proposed method. The technique is then used as an antenna design tool to obtain the desired radiation patterns and beam scanning by selective choice of array elements dimensions, spacing, and substrate parameters.