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Augmented E-plane taper techniques in variable inclination continuous transverse (VICTS) antennas

  • US 9,413,073 B2
  • Filed: 12/23/2014
  • Issued: 08/09/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/23/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A fundamentally traveling wave antenna, comprising:

  • a first conductive plate structure having a first surface;

    a second conductive plate structure disposed in a spaced relationship relative to the first conductive plate structure, the second conductive plate structure having a second surface parallel to the first surface, wherein a primary transmission line of the antenna is formed between the first and second conductive plate structures;

    a first set of continuous transverse stub (CTS) radiators arranged on the first surface, the first set of CTS radiators having a first opening coupling the main transmission line to a free space over both the first and second conductive plate structures;

    a second set of CTS radiators arranged on the first surface, the second set of CTS radiators having a second opening coupling the main transmission line to the free space,wherein a width of the first opening is different from a width of the second opening.

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