Talks and Poster Presentations (with Proceedings-Entry):
G. Artner, J. Kowalewski, J. Atuegwu, C. Mecklenbräuker, T. Zwick:
"Electronically Steerable Parasitic Array Radiator Flush-Mounted for Automotive LTE";
Talk: COST CA15104 IRACON 9th MC meeting and 9th technical meeting,
Dublin, Irland;
01-16-2019
- 01-18-2019; in: "COST CA15104 IRACON 8th MC meeting and 8th technical meeting",
(2019),
1
- 6.
English abstract:
A pattern reconfigurable antenna for 2.6GHz LTE is flush-mounted in a chassis antenna cavity. The driven element is a top-loaded monopole, that is steered based on the electronically steerable parasitic array radiator (ESPAR) principle. The radiation pattern can be configured in 45 degree steps, e.g. front, diagonal front-right, right, etc. The cavity prototype is made from carbon fiber reinforced polymer and includes a chassis mockup. Antenna performance is evaluated based on measured gain patterns, which show that the antenna retains its reconfiguration capabilities when it is flush-mounted. Further, a parametric measurement study with regards to antenna height inside the cavity is performed to investigate the option of mounting an electronics module underneath the antenna.