A Study on Optimal Location Design Using Antenna Addition for Improving Air-to-Ground Communication Radios
Seungbeom Ahn, Myungsuk Choi, Sungil Lee · The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science · 2022
In this study, we propose an antenna optimal positioning method for improving air-to-ground communication radios. To maximize the RF performance of communication radios and perform effective communication, a comprehensive and systematic process is developed by considering the structural impact, cable harness, and RF performance of additional antenna installation. The proposed method is applied to aircraft subjected to IFF performance improvement to optimally design IFF and GPS antennas. In addition, AIMS platform certification and development test evaluation are performed. Designing optimal antenna location is an effective method that can be applied to improve the performance of air-to-ground communication radios as well as to avionics equipment remodeling projects by reducing schedule and cost.