Antenna Reference Library/Direction Finding/Tactical HF Loop Quadpod DF Array
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CAD Geometry • DF_ARRAYSTEP / SolidWorks AP214
3D CAD•3D CAD SOLVER MODEL
Omni MonitorDF Ch 1DF Ch 2
±0.001 mm CAD

Computational Verification

Primary SolverAltair Feko
Numerical MethodMoM
Validation StatusSimulation only
Simulation Runtime1.6 Hours

Package Deliverables

  • Touchstone .s3p
  • Ground-reflection matrix
  • Feko .cfx model
  • Report PDF
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Direction FindingSimulation only

Tactical HF Loop Quadpod DF Array

HF crossed loop DF element on tactical mast. Models real lossy ground planes, Sommerfeld integrals, and near-field mast re-radiation.

Calibrated Solver Results

Band: 1 MHz – 30 MHz

Detailed S-parameter sweep & 3D polar matrix available upon request package generation.

Antenna Specifications

Operating Band
1 MHz – 30 MHz
Antenna Geometry
Crossed magnetic loop quadpod
Max VSWR
4.8:1
Polarisation
Vertical
Target Platforms
Tactical, Fixed Site
Mesh Model
Adaptive tetrahedral

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