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Dual-band patch antenna for mobile satellite systems

Lelaratne, R., Langley, Richard J. (2000) Dual-band patch antenna for mobile satellite systems. IEE Proceedings - Microwaves Antennas and Propagation, 147 (6). pp. 427-430. ISSN 1350-2417. (doi:10.1049/ip-map:20000864) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:16315)

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Abstract

The launch of new mobile satellite communication links fur telephone and data applications demands development of small, low-profile, low-cost antennas. A single-layer, multi-band microstrip patch antenna is described, which operates over the frequency ranges of the Iridium and Globalstar satellite communication systems, 1.6 and 2.5GHz. The attenna excites: the TM10 and TM30 resonant modes which can operate with either dual linear polarisation or either hand of circular polarisation. The unwanted TM20 mode is suppressed using a combination of slots cut into the patch and by shaping the corners of the patch. Frequency band separations can be varied significantly from 1.3 to 2.5 x the lower frequency. Data for designing the patch dimensions is presented. The return loss, impedance characteristics and radiation patterns are presented for a practical design.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1049/ip-map:20000864
Subjects: T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering > TK5101 Telecommunications
T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences > School of Engineering and Digital Arts
Depositing User: O.O. Odanye
Date Deposited: 02 Apr 2009 11:54 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 09:54 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/16315 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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