Two-dimensional antenna beamsteering using metamaterial transmitarray

Joao Reis, Reis Zaid Al-Daher, Nigel Copner, Rafael Caldeirinha, Telmo Fernandes

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Abstract

A new two-dimensional (2D) beamsteering antenna technique using a metamaterial transmitarray structure is proposed in this paper. The proposed technique allows the steering of the main lobe of the original antenna pattern in both elevation and azimuth planes when coupled to a conventional horn antenna. This has been demonstrated on a 5 × 5 unit-cell stacked structure, in which electromagnetic simulations, performed at 5.35 GHz, allowed the evaluation of the unit-cell parameters and the behaviour of the array. A fixed steering output with range of θ = 25° and φ= 25° in spherical coordinates is achieved by means of electromagnetic simulations and validated against experimental results, clearly demonstrating the potential of using metamaterials structures for beamsteering purposes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 9th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2015
PublisherIEEE Press
ISBN (Electronic)9788890701856
Publication statusPublished - 27 Aug 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event9th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2015 - Lisbon, Portugal
Duration: 13 May 201517 May 2015

Publication series

Name2015 9th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2015

Conference

Conference9th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2015
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityLisbon
Period13 May 201517 May 2015

Keywords

  • beamsteering
  • metamaterials
  • transmitarray
  • unit-cell

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