Title: Radome-antenna structure

Abstract: A radome-antenna structure includes a radome of lowloss dielectric materi the inner surface of which is plated with a copper shield having at least one aperture therethrough. A conformal radiating element is aligned with the aperture to direct radio frequency radiation through the aperture to the exterior of the radome. Generally, the radiating element consists of a dielectric substrate, which is surrounded by a copper shield. If necessary, a plurality of apertures and radiating elements may be included in a single radome. The radiating elements may be round or wedge shaped or may assume any advantageous configuration, as long as they conform to the geometry of the inner surface of the radome and do not leak radiation into the radome.

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Inventors: Jones, Jr., Howard S. (Washington, DC, US)
Reggia, Frank (Bethesda, MD, US)

Application Number: 629819
Filing Date: 1975-11-07
Publication_date: 1976-08-17
Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army (Washington, DC)
Primary Class(es): 343/770 343/872
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

3914767

Oct, 1975

Jones

343/708.

Other Refs:
Primary Examiner: Lieberman, Eli
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Edelberg; Nathan, Gibson; Robert P., Elbaum; Saul