Structural Engineering of Microwave Antennas

Structural Engineering of Microwave Antennas
Author: Roy Levy
Publisher: IEEE
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1996
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780780310209

This book presents a unified, comprehensive treatment of antenna structure analysis and design. Perfect for engineers in many disciplines, "Structural Engineering of Microwave Antennas for Electrical, Mechanical and Civil Engineers" provides the analytical tools to understand and execute the unique requirements for antenna structure analysis, evaluation and design. Practitioners in microwave, mechanical and controls engineering, radio astronomy, and project management will find this book extremely valuable in understanding the full structural picture.

Antenna Theory and Design

Antenna Theory and Design
Author: Warren L. Stutzman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 848
Release: 2012-05-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0470576642

Stutzman's 3rd edition of Antenna Theory and Design provides a more pedagogical approach with a greater emphasis on computational methods. New features include additional modern material to make the text more exciting and relevant to practicing engineers; new chapters on systems, low-profile elements and base station antennas; organizational changes to improve understanding; more details to selected important topics such as microstrip antennas and arrays; and expanded measurements topic.

Modeling and Control of Antennas and Telescopes

Modeling and Control of Antennas and Telescopes
Author: Wodek Gawronski
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 235
Release: 2008-07-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0387787933

Mechanical engineering, and engineering discipline born of the needs of the industrial revolution, is once again asked to do its substantial share in the call for industrial renewal. The general call is urgent as we face profound issues of productivity and competitiveness that require engineering solutions, among others. The Mechanical Engineering Series is a series featuring graduate texts and research monographs intended to address the need for information in contemporary areas of mechanical engineering. The series is conceived as a comprehensive one that covers a broad range of c- centrations important to mechanical engineering graduate education and research. We are fortunate to have a distinguished roster of series editors, each an expert in one of the areas of concentration. The names of the series editors are listed on page vi of this volume. The areas of concentration are applied mechanics, biomechanics, computational mechanics, dynamic systems and control, energetics, mechanics of materials, processing, thermal science, and tribology. Preface This book is based on my experience with the control systems of antennas and radiotelescopes. Overwhelmingly, it is based on experience with the NASA Deep Space Network (DSN) antennas. It includes modeling the antennas, developing control algorithms, eld testing, system identi cation, performance evaluation, and 1 troubleshooting. My previous book emphasized the theoretical aspects of antenna control engineering, while this one describes the application part of the antenna control engineering.

Foundations of Antenna Engineering: A Unified Approach for Line-of-Sight and Multipath

Foundations of Antenna Engineering: A Unified Approach for Line-of-Sight and Multipath
Author: Per-Simon Kildal
Publisher: Artech House
Total Pages: 478
Release: 2015-06-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 160807868X

This is the first textbook that contains a holistic treatment of antennas both for traditional antennas mounted on masts (Line-of-Sight antenna systems) and for small antennas used on modern wireless devices such as smart phones being subject to signal variations (fading) due to multipath propagation. The focus is on characterization, as well as describing classical antennas by modern complex vector theory - thereby linking together many disciplines such as electromagnetic theory, classical antenna theory, wave propagation, and antenna system performance. Overall, this book represents a rethinking of the way basic antenna theory is presented. The book contains many references to important old and new papers and books on the analysis and design of the most useful antenna types, for the most interested readers.

Modern Antenna Handbook

Modern Antenna Handbook
Author: Constantine A. Balanis
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1617
Release: 2011-09-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1118209753

The most up-to-date, comprehensive treatment of classical and modern antennas and their related technologies Modern Antenna Handbook represents the most current and complete thinking in the field of antennas. The handbook is edited by one of the most recognizable, prominent, and prolific authors, educators, and researchers on antennas and electromagnetics. Each chapter is authored by one or more leading international experts and includes cover-age of current and future antenna-related technology. The information is of a practical nature and is intended to be useful for researchers as well as practicing engineers. From the fundamental parameters of antennas to antennas for mobile wireless communications and medical applications, Modern Antenna Handbook covers everything professional engineers, consultants, researchers, and students need to know about the recent developments and the future direction of this fast-paced field. In addition to antenna topics, the handbook also covers modern technologies such as metamaterials, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), frequency selective surfaces (FSS), and radar cross sections (RCS) and their applications to antennas, while five chapters are devoted to advanced numerical/computational methods targeted primarily for the analysis and design of antennas.

The Paraboloidal Reflector Antenna in Radio Astronomy and Communication

The Paraboloidal Reflector Antenna in Radio Astronomy and Communication
Author: Jacob W. M. Baars
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2007-08-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0387697349

Radio astronomers have developed techniques of calibration of large reflector antennas with radio astronomical methods, but these have not been comprehensively described. This text aims to fill this gap, taking a practical approach to the characterisation of antennas. All calculations and results in the form of tables and figures have been made with Mathematica by Wolfram Research. The reader can use the procedures for the implementation of his own input data.

Large Antennas of the Deep Space Network

Large Antennas of the Deep Space Network
Author: William A. Imbriale
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2005-02-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0471726192

An important historical look at the space program's evolvingtelecommunications systems Large Antennas of the Deep Space Network traces the development ofthe antennas of NASA's Deep Space Network (DSN) from the network'sinception in 1958 to the present. It details the evolution of thelarge parabolic dish antennas, from the initial 26-m operation atL-band (960 MHz) through the current Ka-band (32 GHz) systems.Primarily used for telecommunications, these antennas also supportradar and radio astronomy observations in the exploration of thesolar system and the universe. In addition, the author also offersthorough treatment of the analytical and measurement techniquesused in design and performance assessment. Large Antennas of the Deep Space Network represents a vitaladdition to the literature in that it includes NASA-funded researchthat significantly impacts on deep space telecommunications. Partof the prestigious JPL Deep Space Communications and NavigationSeries, it captures fundamental principles and practices developedduring decades of deep space exploration, providing informationthat will enable antenna professionals to replicate radiofrequencies and optics designs. Designed as an introduction for students in the field as well as areference for advanced practitioners, the text assumes a basicfamiliarity with engineering and mathematical concepts andtechnical terms. The Deep Space Communications and Navigation Series is authored byscientists and engineers with extensive experience in astronautics,communications, and related fields. It lays the foundation forinnovation in the areas of deep space navigation and communicationsby disseminating state-of-the-art knowledge in key technologies.

Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation

Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation
Author: A. Zingoni
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 1704
Release: 2001-03-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0080541925

Following on from the International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, held in Cape Town in April 2001, this book contains the Proceedings, in two volumes. There are over 170 papers written by Authors from around 40 countries worldwide. The contributions include 6 Keynote Papers and 12 Special Invited Papers. In line with the aims of the SEMC 2001 International Conference, and as may be seen from the List of Contents, the papers cover a wide range of topics under a variety of themes. There is a healthy balance between papers of a theoretical nature, concerned with various aspects of structural mechanics and computational issues, and those of a more practical nature, addressing issues of design, safety and construction. As the contributions in these Proceedings show, new and more efficient methods of structural analysis and numerical computation are being explored all the time, while exciting structural materials such as glass have recently come onto the scene. Research interest in the repair and rehabilitation of existing infrastructure continues to grow, particularly in Europe and North America, while the challenges to protect human life and property against the effects of fire, earthquakes and other hazards are being addressed through the development of more appropriate design methods for buildings, bridges and other engineering structures.