Conical Antenna
Model ID: 137
Conical antennas are useful for many applications due to their broadband characteristics and relative simplicity. In this example, we study the antenna impedance and radiation pattern as functions of frequency for a monoconical antenna with a finite ground plane and a 50 ohm coaxial feed. The rotational symmetry allows us to model in 2D, using one of the axisymmetric electromagnetic wave propagation application modes. Modeling in 2D allows us to use a very fine mesh, which gives excellent accuracy for a wide range of frequencies.
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Polar plot of the antenna radiation pattern for the far field versus the elevation angle for 200 MHz, 800 MHz, and 1.5 GHz. This plot is normalized differently but has a shape resembling the near field. |
