Abstract:
A direction-finding antenna constructed from polymer composite materials which are electrically conductive is shown with the polymer composite materials replacing traditional metal materials. An inherent advantage of replacing metal materials is significantly lower radar reflectivity (radar cross section) and lower weight. The reduced radar reflectivity reduces the range of detectability of the antenna by possible adversaries. Despite significantly lower radar reflectivity, the antenna assembly has direction-finding characteristics which are essentially equivalent to traditional metal antennas.
Patent Number:
6,249,261
Date Of Issue:
06/18/2001
Inventors:
Ruell F. Solberg, Jr.; Dayle D. Winnie; Steven P. Saulnier; Charkes K. Baker; Patrick J. Siemsen; Charles H. Parr
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