Conformal UWB impulse antenna for pipe telemetry

Domenico Gaetano, Antoine Dumoulin, Max J. Ammann, Patrick McEvoy

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Abstract

The fidelity factor of a directional UWB antenna has been investigated for communicating telemetry data from a pipe that can contain liquids. The impedance match and the radiation patterns the antipodal Vivaldi design have been optimized for a 3.1-10.6 GHz bandwidth. The mechanical properties of the substrate material permit limited flexing and in this case, it is curved around the transverse axis of a 56 mm diameter pipe. An initial frequency domain analysis is extended with the study of a 7.5 GHz bandwidth pulse centred at 6.85 GHz. The fidelity factor of the antenna in a free-space environment was measured for comparison with the pipe-mounted setup. The proximity of the antenna and pipe is studied for signal degradation, as is the performance for empty and water-filled conditions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLAPC 2011 - 2011 Loughborough Antennas and Propagation Conference
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event7th Loughborough Antennas and Propagation Conference, LAPC 2011 - Loughborough, United Kingdom
Duration: 14 Nov 201115 Nov 2011

Publication series

NameLAPC 2011 - 2011 Loughborough Antennas and Propagation Conference

Conference

Conference7th Loughborough Antennas and Propagation Conference, LAPC 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLoughborough
Period14/11/1115/11/11

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