1- https://doi.org/10.3233/saem190014
Focal Plane Characterization of Spot Focusing Horn Antennas for Free Space Microwave Dielectric NDE
This study evaluates three experimental methods for characterizing the focal plane of spot focusing horn antennas used in microwave nondestructive evaluation, finding that the graphene-based inkjet-printed E-field sensor provides measurements within 10% of simulations and offers improved accuracy and simplicity over traditional techniques.
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The focal plane characterization of spot focusing horn antennas used for microwave NDE is presented using three experimental methods. Reflections from a metal sphere were analyzed in time domain to quantify the focal spot and spot size in the first method. In the second method, a rectangular waveguide padded with absorber was used as the sensor. Finally, graphene based miniaturized electric (E)-field sensor printed on photo paper using inkjet printing was used to measure antenna focal plane characteristics. The focal plane measured using the metal ball and waveguide techniques was within 5% of the simulated value. Higher error was recorded in focal spot measurement (≥25%) for the first two methods. The focal plane and spot size measured by the miniaturized E-field sensor was within 10% of the simulated antenna characteristics. The results indicate that the flexible printed sensor has better measurement accuracy and simple setup for field measurement.
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