Ultra-wideband elliptical patch antenna for microwave imaging of wood
This paper presents the design of an elliptical shape ultra-wide band antenna for imaging of wood. The antenna is constructed comprising an elliptical shape of patch loaded by a stub to resonate at lower bands, strip loading at the back, and chamfered ground. Despite having miniaturized dimensions o...
| Main Authors: | Saeidi, T., Ismail, I., Wen, W.P., Alhawari, A.R.H. |
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utp-eprints.248752021-08-27T08:45:07Z Ultra-wideband elliptical patch antenna for microwave imaging of wood Saeidi, T. Ismail, I. Wen, W.P. Alhawari, A.R.H. This paper presents the design of an elliptical shape ultra-wide band antenna for imaging of wood. The antenna is constructed comprising an elliptical shape of patch loaded by a stub to resonate at lower bands, strip loading at the back, and chamfered ground. Despite having miniaturized dimensions of 20 mm � 20 mm, the proposed antenna shows better results compared to recent studies. The simulation results depict a good ultra-wide bandwidth from 2.68 to 16 GHz, and 18.2-20 GHz. Besides, the proposed antenna has two low-frequency bands at 0.89-0.92 and 1.52-1.62 GHz, maximum gain of 5.48 dB, and maximum directivity of 6.9 dBi. The measurement outcomes are performed in air, plywood, and high-density wood and show a good agreement with the simulated results done using electromagnetic simulator CST. In addition to that, the measurement results of S-parameters, transmitted and received signals show a good agreement with the simulated results. Besides, the measured results illustrate a good isolation and uniform illumination among arrays as well as the received signals' shapes do not change in different environments, but only the amplitude. Hence, the proposed antenna seems to be adequate for microwave imaging of wood. Copyright © Cambridge University Press and the European Microwave Association 2019. Cambridge University Press 2019 Article NonPeerReviewed https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85066749607&doi=10.1017%2fS1759078719000588&partnerID=40&md5=379ee566958e7e21ad5e59b73ec582da Saeidi, T. and Ismail, I. and Wen, W.P. and Alhawari, A.R.H. (2019) Ultra-wideband elliptical patch antenna for microwave imaging of wood. International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies, 11 (9). pp. 948-966. http://eprints.utp.edu.my/24875/ |
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This paper presents the design of an elliptical shape ultra-wide band antenna for imaging of wood. The antenna is constructed comprising an elliptical shape of patch loaded by a stub to resonate at lower bands, strip loading at the back, and chamfered ground. Despite having miniaturized dimensions of 20 mm � 20 mm, the proposed antenna shows better results compared to recent studies. The simulation results depict a good ultra-wide bandwidth from 2.68 to 16 GHz, and 18.2-20 GHz. Besides, the proposed antenna has two low-frequency bands at 0.89-0.92 and 1.52-1.62 GHz, maximum gain of 5.48 dB, and maximum directivity of 6.9 dBi. The measurement outcomes are performed in air, plywood, and high-density wood and show a good agreement with the simulated results done using electromagnetic simulator CST. In addition to that, the measurement results of S-parameters, transmitted and received signals show a good agreement with the simulated results. Besides, the measured results illustrate a good isolation and uniform illumination among arrays as well as the received signals' shapes do not change in different environments, but only the amplitude. Hence, the proposed antenna seems to be adequate for microwave imaging of wood. Copyright © Cambridge University Press and the European Microwave Association 2019. |
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Ultra-wideband elliptical patch antenna for microwave imaging of wood |
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Ultra-wideband elliptical patch antenna for microwave imaging of wood |
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Ultra-wideband elliptical patch antenna for microwave imaging of wood |
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