Introduction to the Three-Dimensional Frequency-Independent Phased-Array (3D-FIPA), a new class of phased array design

J. K. Breakall

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    Abstract

    A new and innovative antenna array, the Three-Dimensional Frequency-Independent Phased-Array (3D-FIPA), was developed by Penn State and is described in detail in this paper. This antenna has been entered into the patent process after much physical and computer modeling analysis. The 3D-FIPA can be designed to provide low grating lobes, low sidelobe levels, nearly constant gain, beamwidth, and impedance with a low Voltage Standing Wave Ratio over extremely large bandwidths. The full array maximizes use of physical volume required and can be built for HF through the microwave regions. The 3D-FIPA applies the log-periodic principle in a novel way to form multi-layer dipole arrays that maintain all electrical spacings and heights over a user-specified frequency range.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Title of host publication1992 Joint Symposia
    Subtitle of host publicationIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium - 1992 Digest, AP-S 1992
    PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
    Pages1414-1417
    Number of pages4
    ISBN (Electronic)0780307305
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 1992
    Event1992 Joint Symposia Digest: IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, AP-S 1992 - Chicago, United States
    Duration: Jun 18 1992Jun 25 1992

    Publication series

    NameIEEE Antennas and Propagation Society, AP-S International Symposium (Digest)
    Volume1992-June
    ISSN (Print)1522-3965

    Conference

    Conference1992 Joint Symposia Digest: IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, AP-S 1992
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityChicago
    Period6/18/926/25/92

    All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

    • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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