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University of Kent
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Article title
Small Director Array for Low-Profile Smart Antennas Achieving Higher Gain
Type
D - Journal article
Title of journal
IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation
Article number
1
Volume number
61
Issue number
1
First page of article
162
ISSN of journal
1558-2221
Year of publication
2013
URL
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Number of additional authors
2
Additional information
The traditional technique of increasing the gain of a smart antenna is to use more antennas and RF front ends, increasing size and cost. This paper proposes a novel technique using a reconfigurable small director array (SDA) for increasing the gain of smart antennas while keeping a low profile, low mass, low power and low cost. Prototypes are developed and the concept is validated. It is applicable for small satellites, Unmanned-Aerial-Vehicles and mobile terminals. This ouput is an outcome from a collaborative project with NPL, UK. One US patent has been filed (Application No. PCT/GB2011/051826, filed on 27/09/2011).
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Cross-referral requested
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Research group
1 - Broadband and wireless communications
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English abstract
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