3D Model Transformation of Waveguide Slot Array Antenna in Mechanical-Electromagnetic Analyses

Abstract:

The mechanical errors in a mobile waveguide slot array antenna will finally influence the electromagnetic performances. Hence it is necessary to understand the relationship between them, which requires mechanical-electromagnetic analyses. The 3D models in both mechanical analysis and electromagnetic analysis are greatly different. They need a precise connection and transformation. The paper proposes an effective 3D model transformation method. From 3D geometric model to 3D mechanical model, and then to 3D electromagnetic model, the precise connection and transformation can be finished. It can be used to increase the analysis precision of a complex waveguide slot array antenna.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 562-564)
• Pages: 1487-1491
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.562-564.1487
• Online since: August 2012
• Authors: Mei Chen, Fei Zheng, Na Li
• Keywords: 3D Model Transformation, Mechanical Error, Mechanical-Electromagnetic Analysis, Waveguide Slot Array Antenna

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