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 language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1-4 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Microwave and Optical Technology Letters |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1995 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- radiation pattern
- Reflector antennas
- reflector surfaces