A wideband conformal flexible monopole antenna

Abstract

This paper presents the development and design of conformal flexible monopoles antennas. It can be used on different curved surfaces while maintaining all its parameters, The advantage of this monopole disc antenna consist on his capacity to remain matched for all radius of curvature. In addition, when the radius of curvature increase, the radiation pattern change from dipolar behavior (null in the broadside) to boresight axis. The proposed monopole antenna would be a good candidate for tracking radar application. The simulated results are compared successfully with experimental results.