Abstract: A new type of radiating structure with rugged high frequency design comprng essentially a single hybrid monopole which utilizes capacitive coupling from a open-ended transmission line to accomplish its broadband characteristics. The monopole is a metal conductor concentric with the transmission line and is separated from a ground plane by an adjustable gap that may be effectively used for fine tuning the antenna. By utilizing helical springs as the conductors this hybrid monopole antenna has self-erecting or pop-up design capability.

Abstract: A new type of thin-walled dielectric loaded antenna which is capable of fh mounting to almost any surface contour. This very thin wrap-around antenna consists essentially of 2 modified cavity-backed slot radiators, spacially positioned 180.degree. apart. Typically, a stripline feed network is used to couple the microwave energy to the individual radiating slots. A plurality of plated through holes define the boundary for the stripline feed network.

Abstract: An electrically small antenna designed for operation in the 25 to 50 megatz frequency range which may be constructed in two basic forms. The first embodiment comprises a conductive coil in the form of a copper ribbon that is electroless-plated on a thin cylindrical silicone fiberglass substrate which is loaded with a ferrite core. The loaded coil assembly comprises a radiating element that operates over a metal ground plane. The second embodiment comprises a coiled ribbon conductor which is electroless copper plated directly on a cylindrical ferrite rod surface. The latter embodiment provides closer coupling of the magnetic field into the ferrite. Each embodiment preferably utilizes variable input and output capacitors which are respectively coupled to a source of RF power and to the ground plane.

Abstract: A dielectric loaded edge-slot radiator whose exterior dimensions are adjuble to allow flush mounting on cylindrical and conical bodies which can be frequency tuned either electrically or mechanically. This is done by varying the number of inductive posts which are used as boundaries for the individual elements making up the antenna. A single inductive probe whose characteristic impedance is matched to the rf source is coupled so as to simultaneously excite all of the radiating elements in phase. The radiation field produced in a plane containing the radiator is nearly of constant amplitude.

Abstract: A low-profile UHF antenna comprises two orthogonally positioned parallel te radiators that are semi-circular in shape. The base of each radiator (filled with dielectric material) is connected to a circular metal ground plane. The radiators can be collectively excited with a single input feed or they can be independently excited in any phase relationship for changing direction or polarization of the radiation field. Thus, the antenna is capable of operating in either a linear or circular polarization mode. The antenna can also be switched rapidly from one linear polarization to a second linear polarization in a perpendicular plane by using techniques familiar to the art.

Abstract: A radome-antenna structure includes a radome of lowloss dielectric materi the inner surface of which is plated with a copper shield having at least one aperture therethrough. A conformal radiating element is aligned with the aperture to direct radio frequency radiation through the aperture to the exterior of the radome. Generally, the radiating element consists of a dielectric substrate, which is surrounded by a copper shield. If necessary, a plurality of apertures and radiating elements may be included in a single radome. The radiating elements may be round or wedge shaped or may assume any advantageous configuration, as long as they conform to the geometry of the inner surface of the radome and do not leak radiation into the radome.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an antenna system for use with small projectile nose es (metal). The antenna comprises a wedge shaped metallized dielectric material having an electrical length equal to one-quarter wavelength as measured inside the center line of the wedge. The metallic coating covering both the top and bottom of the wedge is provided to form a parallel plate radiator. The metallic coating is also extended across the base of the wedge to define an RF short circuit at the base and an open circuit at the apex. An RF coupling probe extending into the wedge is located at a convenient impedance matching point near the base of the wedge. The operating frequency of the antenna may be capacitively tuned (either electrically or mechanically) by means of a variable capacitor connected across the open circuit end (the apex) of the antenna. Typically the dielectric comprises teflon-fiberglass or ceramic material although an air dielectric is also usable.