A parametric analysis of finite phased arrays of printed dipoles on large circular cylinders and comparisons with the planar case

Abstract

Finite phased arrays of printed dipoles on electrically large coated cylinders using spatial domain hybrid MoM/Green's function was discussed. Active reflection coefficient and input impedances of the dipoles were calculated and compared with planar counterparts. MoM/Green's function technique was developed to improve the efficiency and accuracy problems in the analysis of conformal arrays. The effects of curvature, dipole orientation and changes in the array and host body parameters was observed.