SBIR-STTR Award

We propose to develop a computer-aided design (CAD) tool equipped with a unique database for designing omnidirectional, circularly-polarized wraparound microstrip antennas. In the Phase I effort, we will characterize the design process systematically and establish a CAD methodology. The goal of Phase I is to demonstrate the viability of such a tool. The end product of Phase I will include a sample wraparound microstrip antenna design for missile telemetry with a prescribed set of design criteria.

A computer-aided simulation/design tool for desingning omnidirectional, circularly-polarized wraparound microstrip antennas is proposed. Continuing on our Phase I effort, the goal of this project is to provide antenna designers with a practical tool for obtaining an optimal design quickly and fficiently using a personal computer. Pertinent design factors such as curvature of the mounting surface and mutual coupling between patches will be accounted for in the proposed design tool. This Phase II proposal outlines the work to be done on the implementation and validation of such a tool. Sample prototypes for missile telemetry application will be designed and built for demonstrative purposes

Keywords:
omnidirectional telemetry microstrip antenna wraparound conformal computer-aided design