Theoretical cross-polarization response of a phased array antenna composed of circularly polarized ferrite phase shifters

Author

William Pryor Gilchrist

Date of Award

8-1994

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Engineering Science

Major Professor

John E. Caruthers

Committee Members

Bruce Bonar, John Stulff

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to show how a phased array antenna's susceptibility to cross-polarization jamming is directly correlated with the polarization characteristics of the individual phase shifters. The antenna under consideration is a space fed phased array antenna utilizing circularly polarized Faraday rotator type ferrite phase shifters. It is found that phased array antennas composed of phase shifters whose cross-polarization response slope is approximately -1, are most robust in their immunity to cross-polarization jamming.

Recommended Citation

Gilchrist, William Pryor, "Theoretical cross-polarization response of a phased array antenna composed of circularly polarized ferrite phase shifters. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1994.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/11541