Conformal Array Antenna Theory and Design

Preface. Abbreviations and Acronyms. 1 INTRODUCTION. 1.1 The Definition of a Conformal Antenna. 1.2 Why Conformal Antennas? 1.3 History. 1.4 Metal Radomes. 1.5 Sonar Arrays. References. 2 CIRCULAR ARRAY THEORY. 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 Fundamentals. 2.2.1 Linear Arrays. 2.2.2 Circular Arrays. 2.3 Phase Mode Theory. 2.3.1 Introduction. 2.3.2 Discrete Elements. 2.3.3 Directional Elements. 2.4 The Ripple Problem in Omnidirectional Patterns. 2.4.1 Isotropic Radiators. 2.4.2 Higher-Order Phase Modes. 2.4.3 Directional Radiators. 2.5 Elevation Pattern. 2.6 Focused Beam Pattern. References. 3 THE SHAPES OF CONFORMAL ANTENNAS. 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 360- Coverage. 3.2.1 360- Coverage Using Planar Surfaces. 3.2.2 360-…