Frequency Selective Surface with Two Quasi-Independent Notch Frequencies

A double-layer frequency selective surface (FSS) built on FR4 substrate exhibiting two notch frequencies in the 0–10-GHz range is introduced. Recently published examples demonstrate that further research needs to be undergone for obtaining separate tuning of the resulted notch frequencies. Thus, this issue is addressed in this paper: the notch frequencies can be quasi-independently set by appropriate values given to the geometrical parameters of the two metal patterns in the unit cells of the structure. The FSS behavior is stable with respect to the angle of incidence of impinging electromagnetic waves up to 45°, as proved by simulation and validated by experiments

Frequency Selective Surface With Two Quasi-Independent Notch Frequencies

A double-layer frequency selective surface (FSS) built on FR4 substrate exhibiting two notch frequencies in the 0–10-GHz range is introduced. Recently published examples demonstrate that further research needs to be undergone for obtaining separate tuning of the resulted notch frequencies. Thus, this issue is addressed in this paper: the notch frequencies can be quasi-independently set by appropriate values given to the geometrical parameters of the two metal patterns in the unit cells of the structure. The FSS behavior is stable with respect to the angle of incidence of impinging electromagnetic waves up to 45°, as proved by simulation and validated by experiments

On 3-D inelastic analysis methods for hot section components (base program)

A 3-D Inelastic Analysis Method program is described. This program consists of a series of new computer codes embodying a progression of mathematical models (mechanics of materials, special finite element, boundary element) for streamlined analysis of: (1) combustor liners, (2) turbine blades, and (3) turbine vanes. These models address the effects of high temperatures and thermal/mechanical loadings on the local (stress/strain)and global (dynamics, buckling) structural behavior of the three selected components. Three computer codes, referred to as MOMM (Mechanics of Materials Model), MHOST (Marc-Hot Section Technology), and BEST (Boundary Element Stress Technology), have been developed and are briefly described in this report

Multiple-Notch Frequency Selective Surface for Automotive Applications

A one-layer frequency selective surface (FSS) is proposed for wide-band and multiple-notch filtering applications. The structure consists of one or two pairs of modified square rings on one side of the supporting dielectric layer. Two, three and four notches are obtained by modifying the parameters involved. A parametric analysis concerning the frequency response in function of the substrate thickness is reported, demonstrating the possibility of changing the stop bands and providing design flexibility. By duplicating the structure on both sides of the FR4 substrate, a wide band is obtained, for both TE and TM polarizations. The devised FSS can be used for filtering in the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and X bands for Automotive applications. The analysis is realized by full-wave electromagnetic simulation

Antenna-coupled TES bolometer arrays for CMB polarimetry

We describe the design and performance of polarization selective antenna-coupled TES arrays that will be used in several upcoming Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) experiments: SPIDER, BICEP-2/SPUD. The fully lithographic polarimeter arrays utilize planar phased-antennas for collimation (F/4 beam) and microstrip filters for band definition (25% bandwidth). These devices demonstrate high optical efficiency, excellent beam shapes, and well-defined spectral bands. The dual-polarization antennas provide well-matched beams and low cross polarization response, both important for high-fidelity polarization measurements. These devices have so far been developed for the 100 GHz and 150 GHz bands, two premier millimeter-wave atmospheric windows for CMB observations. In the near future, the flexible microstrip-coupled architecture can provide photon noise-limited detection for the entire frequency range of the CMBPOL mission. This paper is a summary of the progress we have made since the 2006 SPIE meeting in Orlando, FL

Antenna-coupled TES bolometer arrays for CMB polarimetry

We describe the design and performance of polarization selective antenna-coupled TES arrays that will be used in several upcoming Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) experiments: SPIDER, BICEP-2/SPUD. The fully lithographic polarimeter arrays utilize planar phased-antennas for collimation (F/4 beam) and microstrip filters for band definition (25% bandwidth). These devices demonstrate high optical efficiency, excellent beam shapes, and well-defined spectral bands. The dual-polarization antennas provide well-matched beams and low cross polarization response, both important for high-fidelity polarization measurements. These devices have so far been developed for the 100 GHz and 150 GHz bands, two premier millimeter-wave atmospheric windows for CMB observations. In the near future, the flexible microstrip-coupled architecture can provide photon noise-limited detection for the entire frequency range of the CMBPOL mission. This paper is a summary of the progress we have made since the 2006 SPIE meeting in Orlando, FL

Multi Wide-Band Frequency Selective Surface for Automotive Applications

A symmetrical double-layer frequency selective surface (FSS) is proposed for multi wide-band filtering applications. The structure consists of three pairs of circles on the two sides of the supporting dielectric layer. A parametric analysis concerning the frequency response versus the angle of incidence is reported., demonstrating that the structure exhibits a satisfactory response to incidence up to 45°, for both TE and TM cases. The configuration can be used for filtering in the X band for example in Automotive applications

2008 Index IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology Vol. 16

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