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Workflow Example - Horn Antenna
Workflow Example - Horn Antenna
2009
Workflow Example
Horn Antenna
Purpose : Optimize the
aperture of the horn
antenna such that the gain
is maximized at 10 GHz.
Define ports.
Set the frequency range.
Specify boundary and symmetry conditions.
Define monitors.
Check the mesh.
Run the simulation.
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zlength=2
units: inch
waveguide: 1.0 in x 0.5 in x 0.5 in
aperture radius: 1.0 in, length: 0.25 in
shell thickness: 0.01 in (outside)
monitors: E-field, H-field & far field at 10 GHz
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Project Template
At the beginning choose
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Project Template
background material
Define units.
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Pick face.
Align the WCS with the
face.
Perform a loft.
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Port Definition
Pick point
inside corner.
Pick edge.
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3D Monitors
Add field monitors for E-field, H-field, and far field at 10 GHz.
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TST at work!
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Analyze 1D Results
port signals
S-parameter
energy
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port information:
cut-off frequency
line impedance
propagation constant
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phi=0
Parameterization
Optimization
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Parameterization (I)
r1
outer radius r1 = variable
goal: maximize gain
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Parameterization (II)
outer
radius
r1
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parameter values
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Automatic Optimization
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Automatic Optimization
Define the parameter space.
Automatic Optimization
Choose the Classic Powell optimizer.
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1D results
goal:
maximize gain
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Optimization - Summary
Define a variable.
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terminology
broadband far field
analysis
co-/cross-polarization
phase center
tips and tricks
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Co- / Cross-Polarization
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Co- / Cross-Polarization
1. Select the tab Axes.
2. Click Main lobe/polarization
alignment.
3. Choose the Ludwig 3 coordinate
system.
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Co- / Cross-Polarization
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= yz plane
= xz plane
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