Frequency beam steering antenna for millimeter wave checkpoint scanners

Mohammad Alibakhshikenari, Bal S. Virdee, Aurora Andujar, Jaume Anguera, Ernesto Limiti

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Abstract

Millimeter wave scanners are the most prevalent nearfield imaging passenger security systems. The paper describes a planar antenna to replace multiple antennas used in millimeter wave security checkpoints. The antenna is compact in size and capable of frequency scanning over an angle of-50° to +15°. It operates across FCC's frequency range of 24.25 GHz to 30 GHz for full-body airport scanners. The antenna structure, which is based on cheap microstrip technology, is simple to design and fabricate. The proposed antenna consists of a linear array of 1×4 radiating elements. The measured results conforms the antenna exhibits a maximum gain and radiation efficiency measured are 6.75 dBi and 82.34%, respectively, at 27.5 GHz.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEuropean Microwave Week 2017
Subtitle of host publication"A Prime Year for a Prime Event", EuMW 2017 - Conference Proceedings; 47th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1238-1240
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9782874870477
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 19 Dec 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event47th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2017 - Nuremburg, Germany
Duration: 10 Oct 201712 Oct 2017

Publication series

NameEuropean Microwave Week 2017: "A Prime Year for a Prime Event", EuMW 2017 - Conference Proceedings; 47th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2017
Volume2017-January

Conference

Conference47th European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2017
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityNuremburg
Period10/10/1712/10/17

Keywords

  • Antenna
  • beam scanning
  • checkpoint
  • imaging
  • imaging systems
  • millimeter wave antenna
  • planar

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