Assessment of Sochacki lenses for autonomous maritime patrol FLAR

Derek Gray, Julien Le Kernec, John Thornton

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Abstract

Initial numerical and experimental results are given for minimal layer lens antennas for Forward Looking Airborne Radar as the primary sensor onboard small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles adapted for fully autonomous long distance maritime patrol. 27dBi was achieved by a single material lens that is dimensionally compatible with the fuselage of a 6-meter class Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. Numerical results for 2 and 3 layer lenses up to 38dBi directivity were given, been comparable to the reflector antennas presently used in P-3C and P-8A manned maritime patrol aircraft.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 International Radar Conference, Radar 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479941957
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Mar 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event2014 International Radar Conference, Radar 2014 - Lille, France
Duration: 13 Oct 201417 Oct 2014

Publication series

Name2014 International Radar Conference, Radar 2014

Conference

Conference2014 International Radar Conference, Radar 2014
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityLille
Period13/10/1417/10/14

Keywords

  • FLAR
  • lens antenna

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