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Antenna mode and structural mode RCS: DIPOLE
Author(s) -
Hansen R. C.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
microwave and optical technology letters
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1098-2760
pISSN - 0895-2477
DOI - 10.1002/mop.4650030104
Subject(s) - dipole antenna , antenna (radio) , loop antenna , dipole , coaxial antenna , antenna measurement , physics , monopole antenna , mode (computer interface) , optics , acoustics , electrical engineering , engineering , computer science , quantum mechanics , operating system
The short‐circuit, match, and antenna components of RCS are examined for a thin‐wire dipole over a range of lengths and incidence angles. Resonances are identified and discussed in terms of current distributions and antenna patterns. The antenna component contains more resonant peaks than the short‐circuit component due to differences in current distribution. The results are useful for RCS understanding and control.