Abstract: A low profile antenna system includes an artificial magnetic conductor comprising a frequency selective surface (FSS) having an effective sheet capacitance which is electronically variable to control resonant frequency of the AMC and the resonant frequency of an antenna element positioned adjacent to the FSS.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 17, 2002
Date of Patent:
July 12, 2005
Assignee:
Titan Aerospace Electronics Division
Inventors:
Victor C. Sanchez, William E. McKinzie, III, Rodolfo E. Diaz