Difference between Planar Antenna vs Conformal Antenna
This page on Planar Antenna vs Conformal Antenna provides difference between Planar and conformal antennas.
Specification | Planar Antenna | Conformal Antenna |
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Technology | Mature | Not matured yet |
Beam control | phase only sufficient | Amplitude and phase more complicated |
Polarisation | Single can be used; dual often desired | Polarisation control required and especially if doubly curved. |
Gain | Drops with increased scan | Controlled, depends on shape |
Frequency bandwidth | Typically 20% | Wider planar antenna is possible |
Angular coverage | Limited to roughly +/-60 degrees | Very wide, half sphere |
Radar Cross Section(RCS) | Large RCS | Lower than planer |
Installation on platform | Planer shapes limits due to swept volume | Structurally integrated, leave extra space, no drag |
Radome | Aberration effects | No conventional radome, no bore sight error |
Packaging of electronics | Known multilayer solutions | Size restriction if large curvature, facets possible |
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