Computer modeling of tactical high frequency antennas
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Authors
Gregory, Bobby G.
Subjects
NEC-3
PAT7
HT-20T
ELPA-302
Horizontal Dipole
PAT7
HT-20T
ELPA-302
Horizontal Dipole
Advisors
Adler, R.W.
Jenn, David C.
Date of Issue
1992-06
Date
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
The purpose of this thesis was to compare the performance
of three tactical high frequency (HF) antennas to be used as
possible replacement for the antenna system of the Tactical
Data Communications Central (TDCC) . The antennas were modeled
using the Numerical Electromagnetics Code, Version 3 (NEC-3)
,
and the Eyring Low Profile and Buried Antenna Modeling Program
(PAT7) for several different frequencies and ground
conditions. The performance was evaluated by comparing gain
at the desired takeoff angles, the voltage standing wave ratio
(VSWR) of each antenna and its omni-directional capability.
The buried antenna models, the ELPA-3 02 and horizontal dipole,
were most effective when employed over poor ground conditions.
The best performance under all conditions tested was
demonstrated by the HT-20T. Each of these antennas have tactical advantages and disadvantages and can optimize
communications under certain conditions. The selection of the
best antenna is situation dependent. An experimental test of
these models is recommended to verify the modeling results.
Type
Thesis
Description
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Department
Electrical Engineering
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School
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NPS Report Number
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Format
99 p.;28 cm.
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