Abstract:
The present invention is directed toward a dual linear or circular polarized antenna comprised of two orthogonally linearly polarized radiative elements. More specifically, the present invention is for a slender slot-dipole antenna, where the slot and the dipole are located in the same physical structure. Feed line interference to the antenna can be eliminated by including a centrally located shaft. The antenna of the present invention can be used as either a receive antenna or a transmitting antenna and could be used to form an array. In one embodiment, the antenna is comprised of two substantially cylindrical members, wherein the slot is located on the outer surface of the antenna and the cylindrical members function as dipoles. Other embodiments are directed toward multiple slots and polygonal-shaped antennas.
Abstract:
The widebeam antenna includes a tapered dielectric waveguide (18, 20) having a radiating end (14) and an end for coupling electromagnetic energy into and out of the dielectric waveguide. A conducting sleeve (16) surrounds the dielectric waveguide. A corrugated flange (26) surrounds the sleeve (16) near the radiating end (14) of the waveguide and a dielectric ring (32) also surrounds the radiating end (14) of the waveguide. It is preferred that the dielectric ring (32) has a dielectric constant in the range of 2.0 to 4.0. The structure of the invention provides substantially uniform hemispherical coverage for the transmission and reception of electromagnetic energy.