Angular Scan Enhancement of Ka-Band Circularly Polarized Phased Array Using Dielectric Dome

Angular Scan Enhancement of Ka-Band Circularly Polarized Phased Array Using Dielectric Dome

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This paper introduces a dielectric dome designed to enhance the angular scan of a circularly polarized phased array antenna at 29 GHz, while reducing broadside loss.The dome was created using a Harz straightforward calculation-based approach.An $8 imes 8$ circularly polarized dome antenna array was simulated to showcase the scalability of the proposed dome antenna array.However, a $4 imes 4$ circularly polarized dielectric dome antenna array was manufactured and tested as a proof-of-concept.

The proposed dielectric dome extends the angular scan range of a standalone circularly polarized phased array antenna from 40 ° to 50 ° with a 2.4 dB broadside transmission loss.Additionally, the depolarization effects of the dome were studied, revealing that the dome also improves the 3-dB axial ratio scanning range of the phased array antenna from 38 ° to 50 °.Thus, the proposed dome antenna array achieves significant angular scan enhancement and moderate broadside loss using a homogeneous material, and compares favorably with the current state-of-the-art technology.

This study also provides valuable insights into the depolarization effects of an angular scan-enhancing dome for the first time.The proposed dome antenna array could be a promising option for B5G/6G non-terrestrial network Pulling Breast Collars user terminals.