Self-complementary antenna array with low signature

We present the first part of a study supported by the French Ministry of Defense, entitled SAFAS, which aims at developing a low profile self-complementary radiating surface with low signature. This surface concept is intended to be used for antenna and absorber designs. We show some preliminary results for an antenna array required to work for incidences up to 60° over an ultra-wide frequency band with ratio 5:1.

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