A novel method for the evaluation of polarization and hemisphere coverage of HF radio noise measurement antennas

Ben A. Witvliet, Erik van Maanen, Mark J. Bentum, Cornelis H. Slump, Roel Schiphorst

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    Abstract

    In HF (3-30 MHz) communications the ambient electromagnetic background noise or 'radio noise' generally is the limiting factor in reception. Radio noise measurements are needed for spectrum pollution control and to provide reference levels for radio system design. This article discusses the influence of the measurement antenna on the measurement results. A novel method to compare the polarization and hemisphere coverage of radio noise measurement antennas is proposed. This method is used to compare three HF radio noise measurement antennas. A novel omni-directional antenna is introduced which has improved sensitivity for high angle skywave signals and which is impartial to the polarization of the incoming wave
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationEMC 2015 Joint IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility and EMC Europe
    Subtitle of host publication"Where Broque meets High-Tech" : August 16-22, Dresden, Germany
    Place of PublicationPiscataway, NJ
    PublisherIEEE
    Pages289-294
    Number of pages6
    ISBN (Electronic)978-1-4799-6616-5
    ISBN (Print)978-1-4799-6615-8
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 21 Aug 2015
    EventJoint IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility and EMC Europe 2015 - Dresden, Germany
    Duration: 16 Aug 201522 Aug 2015
    http://conference.vde.com/emc2015/Pages/default.aspx

    Publication series

    NameIEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
    PublisherIEEE
    ISSN (Print)2158-110X
    ISSN (Electronic)2158-1118

    Conference

    ConferenceJoint IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility and EMC Europe 2015
    Abbreviated titleEMC Europe
    Country/TerritoryGermany
    CityDresden
    Period16/08/1522/08/15
    Internet address

    Keywords

    • EWI-26194
    • METIS-314936
    • IR-98192

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