Abstract
In this study, a novel pattern shaping technique is presented and applied to the uniquely designed multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) radio altimeter antenna, acquiring area gain. Inspired by the behavior of the perfect electric conductor, the tendency to gather a diffuse pattern is exploited to create pattern shaping. A surface with a phase response of 0° at 3.824 GHz was designed to ensure that the target radio altimeter frequency of 4.3 GHz is in the immediate vicinity of the outer phase region, where the impedance is around 166.84 Ω, transforming the diffuse pattern of the top antenna into the target conical shape. Antenna reflection values are measured as −20.072 dB at 4.344 GHz (port 1) and −27.44 dB at 4.32 GHz (port 2), while there is 6 mm between the top antenna and its reflector. At 4.32 GHz, the envelope correlation coefficient is 0.0043, the diversity gain is 9.999, and the transmission value between the opposing ports is −29.08 dB, which indicates a low mutual coupling. A MIMO antenna with a measured gain of 10.1497 dBi for port 1 and 10.5617 dBi for port 2 conforming to the design criteria of the radio altimeter is achieved.
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