RCS Reduction With a Dual Polarized Self-Complementary Connected Array Antenna

In this paper, a wideband dual polarized self-complementary connected array antenna with low radar cross section (RCS) under normal and oblique incidence is presented. First, an analytical model of the multilayer structure is proposed in order to obtain a fast and reliable predimensioning tool provi...

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Veröffentlicht in:IEEE transactions on antennas and propagation 2017-02, Vol.65 (2), p.567-575
Hauptverfasser: Varault, Stefan, Soiron, Michel, Barka, Andre, Lepage, Anne Claire, Begaud, Xavier
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:In this paper, a wideband dual polarized self-complementary connected array antenna with low radar cross section (RCS) under normal and oblique incidence is presented. First, an analytical model of the multilayer structure is proposed in order to obtain a fast and reliable predimensioning tool providing an optimized design of the infinite array. The accuracy of this model is demonstrated thanks to comparative simulations with a full wave analysis software. RCS reduction compared to a perfectly conducting flat plate of at least 10 dB has been obtained over an ultrawide bandwidth of nearly 7:1 at normal incidence and 5:1 (3.8 to 19 GHz) at 60° in both polarizations. These performances are confirmed by finite element tearing and interconnecting computations of finite arrays of different sizes. Finally, the realization of a 28 × 28 cell prototype and measurement results are detailed.
ISSN:0018-926X
1558-2221
DOI:10.1109/TAP.2016.2637860