Recommended Citation
Postprint version. Published in Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium Proceeding: Memphis, Tennessee, July 6, 2014, pages 920-921.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/APS.2014.6904788.
Abstract
Commercial antenna test chambers (anechoic) currently use polyurethane foam absorbers on chamber interiors to eliminate undesired radio-frequency (RF) reflections. While effectively absorbing microwave signals, polyurethane material particulates over time adding contaminants to clean rooms and reducing absorber lifetime. These absorbers also release toxic gas when operating under high temperatures and pose a health risk to direct-contact personnel. This paper presents reflectivity analysis and performance of alternative organic-based (corn stover) microwave frequency absorbers for use in anechoic chambers. These absorbers are composed of renewable materials and eliminate the toxic gas release problem for polyurethane materials under high power test conditions. Preliminary results show that the organic absorbers perform at levels comparable to commercially-available absorber panels.
Disciplines
Electrical and Computer Engineering
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2014 IEEE.
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