A hybridization of finite-element and high-frequency methods for pattern prediction for antennas on aircraft structures

This paper considers the hybridization of the finite-element and high-frequency methods for predicting the radiation pattern of printed antennas mounted on aircraft platforms. The finite-element method is used to model the cavity-backed antennas, whereas the interactions between the radiators and the substructures are treated via a high-frequency technique, such as the GTD, PO/PTD, or SBR. We present comparisons between measurements and calculations, along with a qualitative description of the finite-element and high-frequency codes employed.

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