Analysis and Design of an X-Band Microstrip Patch Array Antenna for ESM Application

This paper introduces a configuration for an X-band microstrip patch array antenna that can be used in an electronic support measure (ESM) receiver. The antenna comprises an 8-element linear array, in which the elements are microstrip patches. The aperture coupling method is used for exciting the ar...

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Published in:	2007 International Conference on Electromagnetics in Advanced Applications pp. 559 - 562
Main Authors:	Heidari, A.A., Simrooni, M., Nakhkash, M.
Format:	Conference Proceeding
Language:	English
Published:	IEEE 01-09-2007
Subjects:	Antenna feeds Antenna measurements Apertures Design optimization Impedance Linear antenna arrays Microstrip antenna arrays Microstrip antennas Polarization Receiving antennas
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Summary:	This paper introduces a configuration for an X-band microstrip patch array antenna that can be used in an electronic support measure (ESM) receiver. The antenna comprises an 8-element linear array, in which the elements are microstrip patches. The aperture coupling method is used for exciting the array elements. The arrangement of the patch elements and the feed structure are selected such that a 45 linear polarization with respect to the horizon is produced. After designing and optimization of the patch elements and feed network, the complete antenna structure is analyzed using HFSS software. Simulation results show that the requirements are obtained and especially the impedance bandwidth is about 24%.
ISBN:	9781424407668 1424407664
DOI:	10.1109/ICEAA.2007.4387361