Effect of dielectric coatings on parabolic reflector antenna performance

K. W. Lo*, T. S. Bird

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Abstract

The effect of a dielectric coating on the gain, co‐polar radiation pattern, and cross‐polarization level of a linearly polarized parabolic reflector antenna is investigated for both dry and wet surface conditions using a physical optics analysis of the equivalent surface currents. By choosing the correct thickness, the effect of a dielectric coating can be minimized, and, at the same time, an equivalent metal‐reflector representation shows that the antenna gain is less sensitive to the coating surface accuracy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-4
Number of pages4
JournalMicrowave and Optical Technology Letters
Volume8
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1995
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • radiation pattern
  • Reflector antennas
  • reflector surfaces

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