Corrugated Horns for Microwave Antennas

Over the last twenty years Corrugated horns have become widely used as feeds for microwave reflector antennas because of their high efficiency, good pattern symmetry and low cross-polarisation. They are increasingly used in antennas for satellite communications, radar, microwave point to point communications and radio astronomy.

The authors draw on more than fifteen years experience to write the first book to appear devoted to the theory and design of corrugated horns and scalar feeds.

The book explains why hybrid mode feeds are ideal feeds for reflectors. The propagation and radiation behaviour of cylindrical corrugated waveguides, narrow flare angle conical corrugated horns and wide flare angle corrugated horns are described. Factors relevant to the practical design of corrugated horns are discussed. Other topics treated include the measurement of corrugated horns.

Author: P. J. B. Clarricoats, A. D. Olver
Publisher: Institution of Engineering & Technology
Published: 06/30/1984
Pages: 244
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.56d
ISBN: 9780863410031

About the Author

Peter Clarricoats and David Olver share responsibility for a Group which has been active in advanced antenna design for more than 15 years. During this time they have made notable contributions to the design of corrugated horns and other hybrid mode feeds.