Design and development of multiband antennas for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
Jalili, Amirreza (2023-07-04)
A. Jalili
04.07.2023
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:oulu-202307042832
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:oulu-202307042832
Tiivistelmä
This thesis aims to design and analyze microstrip patch antennas for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for Internet of Things (IoT) communication. With the growing need for reliable and efficient communication in UAV, understanding the unique challenges and requirements of antenna design for UAV-based communication systems becomes crucial. During the process of antenna integration onto the UAV body, important attention must be given to vital factors including the availability of mounting space, weight limitations, and radiation parameters.
In this study, extensive efforts were made in the design of the antenna to meet the specific requirements for UAV applications. The antenna structure chosen was a microstrip patch antenna with an inset feed technique. The design aimed at optimizing the antenna for multi-band operation, ensuring compatibility with various communication frequencies. Careful considerations were made regarding size, weight, and functionality to ensure the antenna’s suitability for UAV applications.
The first part of the thesis introduces the antenna theory, highlighting significant parameters such as radiation pattern, gain, and efficiency, which are crucial for UAV antenna design. The methodology for selecting various parameters is explained, and the radiation pattern and gain of two commercially available antennas were measured in the SATIMO chamber as a benchmark. The fabricated microstrip patch antenna was also tested both with and without the presence of a UAV to examine the impact of the UAV’s body on its performance. The designed antenna demonstrated a semi-omnidirectional pattern at sub-gigahertz frequencies, achieving a gain value exceeding 6 dBi, thereby fulfilling the requirements for UAV applications.
The second part of this thesis focused on further advancements in the design process. Efforts were made to improve the antenna’s performance and behavior through various design modifications and optimizations. The design process involved iterative steps, such as adjusting the dimensions and parameters of the antenna to enhance its performance metrics. The results obtained demonstrated notable improvements in terms of radiation patterns with 92 degree of 3 dB angular beamwidth, gain enhancement up to 6.7 dBi, and overall antenna performance. These findings contribute to the body of knowledge in UAV antenna design and highlight the potential for further advancements in this field.
In this study, extensive efforts were made in the design of the antenna to meet the specific requirements for UAV applications. The antenna structure chosen was a microstrip patch antenna with an inset feed technique. The design aimed at optimizing the antenna for multi-band operation, ensuring compatibility with various communication frequencies. Careful considerations were made regarding size, weight, and functionality to ensure the antenna’s suitability for UAV applications.
The first part of the thesis introduces the antenna theory, highlighting significant parameters such as radiation pattern, gain, and efficiency, which are crucial for UAV antenna design. The methodology for selecting various parameters is explained, and the radiation pattern and gain of two commercially available antennas were measured in the SATIMO chamber as a benchmark. The fabricated microstrip patch antenna was also tested both with and without the presence of a UAV to examine the impact of the UAV’s body on its performance. The designed antenna demonstrated a semi-omnidirectional pattern at sub-gigahertz frequencies, achieving a gain value exceeding 6 dBi, thereby fulfilling the requirements for UAV applications.
The second part of this thesis focused on further advancements in the design process. Efforts were made to improve the antenna’s performance and behavior through various design modifications and optimizations. The design process involved iterative steps, such as adjusting the dimensions and parameters of the antenna to enhance its performance metrics. The results obtained demonstrated notable improvements in terms of radiation patterns with 92 degree of 3 dB angular beamwidth, gain enhancement up to 6.7 dBi, and overall antenna performance. These findings contribute to the body of knowledge in UAV antenna design and highlight the potential for further advancements in this field.
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