Analysis of mutual coupling between an infinite phased array of horizontal dipoles and vertical wires

Abstract

An analytical model for solving the mutual coupling between an infinite array of dipoles and vertical wires is presented. The analysis is based on an infinite-array approach using periodic phased-array conditions. A computer program to implement this analysis has been developed. To verify the theoretical model, measurements of the radiation impedances with and without the coupling effects due to the vertical wires have also been conducted. As an example, a dipole array with eight vertical wires per unit cell of the dipole is considered. The predicted trend is in good agreement with measured results.<>