Study of gain enhancement method for microstrip antennas using moment method

Abstract

The moment method is used to determine the radiation and impedance properties of microstrip patch antennas in multilayered material configurations. The resonance conditions for the layer structure which allow for high gain are studied. The gain, the impedance, the beamwidth, and the bandwidth are discussed. In 1970, Dr. Van de Capelle joined the Department of Electrical Engineering of the K.U. Leuven, where he is now a Professor teaching courses on telecommunication systems, electromagnetic waves, antennas, and radio propagation. In 1974, he established a research group on antennas, which has done much work on microstrip antennas. His current research activities include radio communication systems with projects on antennas, radio propagation, and microwave and millimeter wave circuits.-I -1 --