Conformal antenna and method

Details Conformal antenna and method Conformal antenna and method

1986-01-29

1989-03-28

Sikes, William L.

Communications: radio wave antennas

Antennas

Microstrip

343873, 29846, 29847, 156215, H01Q 138

Patent

active

048168360

ABSTRACT:
An antenna assembly and a method for mounting an antenna element in full conformity to a substantially curved surface are disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a first, relatively thin dielectric substrate portion having an antenna element formed on a surface thereof; providing a second, relatively thick dielectric substrate portion; shaping and securing the second substrate portion to the curved surface; and shaping and securing the first substrate portion and the antenna element to the second substrate portion. The method permits a microstrip antenna, or other thin structure supported on a substrate, to be mounted to curved surfaces of even short radius or curvature (e.g., less than four inches) in full conformity therewith without damaging the thin fragile antenna element.

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patent: 4605932 (1986-08-01), Butscher et al.
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Balanis, "Antenna Theory Analysis and Design", Harper & Row, Publishers, New York, 1982, pp. 490 and 495.

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