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Design and Simulation of Antenna for Foliage Penetration Application

Shakti Singh Parmar*, P. M. Menghal**

*-** Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering, Secunderabad, Telangana, India.

Periodicity:October - December'2024

Abstract

The foliage penetration radar system operates in the VHF/UHF range of the electromagnetic spectrum, allowing for greater radio frequency penetration compared to microwave frequencies while providing improved range and significant cross-range resolution. The multi-static ground-based foliage penetration radar comprises a transmitting and a receiving antenna. The unidirectional radiating transmitting antenna utilizes a VHF wideband transmitting signal, achieving fine localization accuracy over a larger coverage area while effectively penetrating foliage. However, achieving significant antenna gain or directivity while maintaining an acceptable size at VHF/UHF frequencies presents challenges. This paper focuses on the design and simulation of an antenna tailored for foliage penetration applications, emphasizing the balance between size and directivity.

Keywords

Foliage Penetration, Ultrawide Band, Antenna, Bandwidth, Gain, Return Loss, VSWR.

How to Cite this Article?

Parmar, S. S., and Menghal, P. M. (2024). Design and Simulation of Antenna for Foliage Penetration Application. i-manager’s Journal on Electronics Engineering, 15(1), 14-25.

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