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Uncertainties in Spherical Near-Field Antenna Measurements

Published

Author(s)

Michael H. Francis, Ronald C. Wittmann, Jin-Seob Kang

Abstract

A general approach is presented for estimating uncertainties in far-field parameters obtained from spherical near-field antenna measurements. The error is approximately bounded in terms of the uncertainty of the probe's receiving pattern and the uncertainty in the near-field coupling over the mutually subtended solid angle. We give some specific examples, including a discussion on estimating uncertainty due to multiple reflections between probe and test antenna.
Proceedings Title
Proceedings of the 2005 International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation
Conference Dates
August 3-5, 2005
Conference Location
Seoul
Conference Title
2005 International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation
Pub Type
Conferences

Keywords

near-field measurements, spherical scanning, uncertainty
Advanced communications, Electronics and Electromagnetics

Citation

Francis, M. , Wittmann, R. and Kang, J. (2005), Uncertainties in Spherical Near-Field Antenna Measurements, Proceedings of the 2005 International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation, Seoul, -1 (Accessed April 25, 2024)

Created August 3, 2005, Updated February 19, 2017