Wideband Unidirectional Circularly Polarized Antenna for GPS/Galileo/GLONASS

TitleWideband Unidirectional Circularly Polarized Antenna for GPS/Galileo/GLONASS
Publication TypeConference Paper
Year of Publication2012
AuthorsBao, XL, Ammann, MJ
Conference NameIEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation
Pagination460.4
Conference Start Date08/07/2012
PublisherIEEE Antennas & Propagation Society
Conference LocationChicago, IL, USA
Abstract

A wideband unidirectional circularly polarized antenna is proposed for Global Positioning System (GPS) and Galileo Systems. The antenna consists of a printed dipole-like element, spaced from a planar reflector. The fed element comprises a printed asymmetrical dipole with an open-ended slot between the feed lines. The operating frequency range covers the GPS system (L1, L2), GLONASS and Galileo system (E5, E6, E1-E2-L1). A parametric study of key parameters including reflector size and spacing are discussed. The impedance bandwidth, axial-ratio and gain are analyzed.
URLhttp://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6347983
DOI10.1109/APS.2012.6347983
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