Conformal Array Antenna Theory and Design
Chapter One
INTRODUCTION
1.1 THE DEFINITION OF A CONFORMAL ANTENNA
A conformal antenna is an antenna that conforms to something; in our case, it conforms to
a prescribed shape. The shape can be some part of an airplane, high-speed train, or other
vehicle. The purpose is to build the antenna so that it becomes integrated with the structure
and does not cause extra drag. The purpose can also be that the antenna integration
makes the antenna less disturbing, less visible to the human eye; for instance, in an urban
environment. A typical additional requirement in modern defense systems is that the antenna
not backscatter microwave radiation when illuminated by, for example, an enemy
radar transmitter (i.e., it has stealth properties).
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