Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of Some Slot Antenna Array Problems.

Abstract : The effect of metallic fences on mutual coupling between slots of a slot antenna is studied. A model solution has been obtained whereby the fence is modelled as a thin half elliptic cylinder. This model allows for thickness to be taken into account and provides exact solutions to mutual impedance computations. The geometrical theory of diffraction has been adopted to analyze an exceedingly thin fence, when the slot antennas are not too close to the fence. Design procedures for longitudinal and traverse stripline-fed slots have been developed. A design procedure for such slot arrays requires knowledge of the mutual coupling relation as well as the self-impedance properties of a slot. Preliminary design equations are reported in this document. (Author)