Open AccessDual Band Minkowski Fractal Antenna for Maritime Radio Navigation Services
Author(s) -
Ashwini Kumar,
Amar Partap Singh Pharwaha
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
international journal of innovative technology and exploring engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2278-3075
DOI - 10.35940/ijitee.k1418.0981119
Subject(s) - fractal antenna , antenna measurement , antenna (radio) , fractal , minkowski space , radiation pattern , physics , antenna factor , telecommunications , optics , acoustics , computer science , mathematics , geometry , mathematical analysis
A dual band low profile fractal antenna is proposed for Maritime Radio Navigation Services (MRNS). Minkowski fractal geometry is used on both the vertical boundaries of basic patch structure and by adjusting the fractal dimension desired operating frequency is achieved. The effect of antenna dimensions on the bandwidth is determined through the parametric analysis. Proposed antenna operates at 3 GHz and 9.4 GHz with a gain of 6.3 dB and 2.5 dB respectively. Furthermore, the resonating and radiation properties of the proposed antenna are measured experimentally. Measured results of the proposed antenna are highly convincing and in good agreement with simulated results.