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Design of a PLA-Based Miniaturized Antipodal Vivaldi Antenna for Ground-Penetrating Radar

  • Istanbul Technical University

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Abstract

In this paper, a compactly designed antipodal Vi-valdi antenna (AVA) surrounded by a 3D-printed PLA cover is proposed to make the antenna compatible with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) applications in the frequency interval of 1.5-4.5 GHz. Compared to the bare antenna, the lower frequency is decreased by 200 MHz, and the gain is increased by 1 dB, utilizing full-wave simulations and optimizations. In these optimizations, PLA boxes of various thicknesses and fill rates are investigated. Furthermore, a reduction in side lobe levels is observed. Based on the results obtained, the antenna was deemed suitable for use in GPR applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2025 IEEE International Conference on Aerospace Electronics and Remote Sensing Technology, ICARES 2025 - Conference Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798331557072
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025
Event2025 IEEE International Conference on Aerospace Electronics and Remote Sensing Technology, ICARES 2025 - Hybrid, Surabaya, Indonesia
Duration: 23 Oct 202524 Oct 2025

Publication series

Name2025 IEEE International Conference on Aerospace Electronics and Remote Sensing Technology, ICARES 2025 - Conference Proceedings

Conference

Conference2025 IEEE International Conference on Aerospace Electronics and Remote Sensing Technology, ICARES 2025
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityHybrid, Surabaya
Period23/10/2524/10/25

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Keywords

  • Antipodal vivaldi antenna
  • ground-penetrating radar
  • ultra-wideband

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