Shaping the axial-ratio footprint of crossed-dipole antennas

Adam Narbudowicz, Max J. Ammann, Janusz Przewocki

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Abstract

A method is proposed to adaptively change the axial-ratio beam of simple circularly-polarized antennas. It is shown, that by varying the phase shift between two orthogonal elements the axial-ratio beam shape can be dynamically adjusted. This allows control of the direction of minimum axial-ratio and the ability to increase or decrease the beamwidth in one of two planes. The method is intended for satellite navigation systems: it can improve the rejection of reflected signals in varying propagation conditions (e.g. urban canyons), while using simple and low-cost circularly-polarized antennas.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 Loughborough Antennas and Propagation Conference, LAPC 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages598-601
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781479936625
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 23 Dec 2014
Event2014 10th Loughborough Antennas and Propagation Conference, LAPC 2014 - Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Duration: 10 Nov 201411 Nov 2014

Publication series

Name2014 Loughborough Antennas and Propagation Conference, LAPC 2014

Conference

Conference2014 10th Loughborough Antennas and Propagation Conference, LAPC 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLoughborough, Leicestershire
Period10/11/1411/11/14

Keywords

  • GNSS
  • GPS
  • axial ratio
  • circular polarization

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