Radiation patterns by computer simulation for RMS antenna locations on a U.S. Army M-60 Tank.
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Authors
McKenzie, Jerry Allen
Subjects
antenna modeling program
geometrical theory of diffraction
geometrical theory of diffraction
Advisors
Wilcox, Milton L.
Date of Issue
1978-03
Date
March 1978
Publisher
Monterey, California: U.S. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
A potential replacement antenna for use with the
RMS/DCS system on the M-60 tank was modeled using a digital
electromagnetic antenna analysis program. The M-60 tank was
also modeled using a digital Geometric Theory of Diffraction
(GTD) program to investigate probable antenna mounting
positions. A A/4 monopole antenna was used to validate the
GTD tank model for three separate possible antenna locations
on the tank. The interface capabilities of the two programs
were then investigated, resulting in the detection of GTD
program limitations. The number of flat surfaces available
in the program proved to be insufficient for the complex
tank structure. Also, the computation time required increased
exponentially with the number of inputs to the
program. These limitations are under investigation at the
NOSC San Diego. Some recommendations and areas of further
study are offered.
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Thesis
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Department
Administrative Sciences
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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