A tensile wearable SHF antenna with efficient communication in defense beacon technology

Abstract

The study projects a flexible and compact wearable pear-shaped Super High Frequency (SHF) antenna that can provide detailed location recognition and tracking applicable to defense beacon technology. This mini aperture with electrical dimensions of 0.12λ0 × 0.22λ0 × 0.01λ0 attains a vast bandwidth over 3.1–34.5 GHz Super High Frequency (SHF) frequency band at S11 ≤ −10 dB, peak gain of 7.14 dBi and proportionately homogeneous radiation pattern. The fractional bandwidth (% BW) acquired is 168% that envelopes diversified frequency spectrum inclusive of X band specifically targeted to all kinds of defense and military operations. The proposed antenna can be worn on a soldier's uniform and hence the Specific Absorption Rate simulation is accomplished. The Peak SAR Value over 1 g of tissue is 1.48 W/kg and for 10 g of tissue is 0.27 W/kg well under the safety standards. The flexibility is proven by analyzing the full electromagnetic simulations for various bending conditions. Time response analysis is attained with its Fidelity Factor and Group Delay. Communication excellence is determined using Link Budget Analysis and it is seen that margin at 100 Mbps is 62 m and at 200 Mbps is 59 m. Prototype is fabricated along with experimental validation. All the results show harmony in shaping the antenna to provide critical situational awareness and data sharing capabilities required in defense beacon technology for location identification.

Keywords

• Compact
• Defense beacon technology
• Link budget
• SAR
• Time domain
• Wearable