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A Low-Cost System for Far-Field Non-Anechoic Measurements of Antenna Performance Figures

Abstract

Prototype measurements are the key step in the development of antenna structures. Typically, their far-field characteristics are validated in expensive, dedicated facilities such as open range sites, or anechoic chambers. Despite being necessary for obtaining high-precision data (e.g., for device qualification), the use of costly infrastructure might not be fully justified when the main goal of measurements includes demonstration of the methodology behind determination of the performance figures of interest (e.g., for the purpose of teaching), or rough validation of the EM simulation model correctness. From this perspective, systems for far-field measurements in non-anechoic environments represent an interesting alternative to the utilization of the state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Despite their proven usefulness, the mentioned systems are normally constructed around the expensive, laboratory-grade equipment, which contradicts the whole concept of low-cost measurements. This paper discusses a cost-efficient, mobile system for experimental validation of antennas. Its main components include the in-house developed rotary heads, an open-hardware-based vector network analyzer, and the measurements post-processing software. The cost of the system amounts to only around 3630 USD. The capabilities of the device have been demonstrated through measurements of two antenna structures. The considered performance figures include radiation pattern and single-direction gain vs. frequency. Comparisons against the measurements performed in benchmark conditions (anechoic chamber), as well as using professional network analyzer have also been provided. Furthermore, the documentation that facilitates the construction of the system components is shared in an online repository.

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Category:
Articles
Type:
artykuły w czasopismach
Published in:
IEEE Access no. 11, pages 39165 - 39175,
ISSN: 2169-3536
Language:
English
Publication year:
2023
Bibliographic description:
Olencki J., Waladi V., Bekasiewicz A., Leifsson L.: A Low-Cost System for Far-Field Non-Anechoic Measurements of Antenna Performance Figures// IEEE Access -Vol. 11, (2023), s.39165-39175
DOI:
Digital Object Identifier (open in new tab) 10.1109/access.2023.3268116
Sources of funding:
  • Statutory activity/subsidy
Verified by:
Gdańsk University of Technology

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