UHF fractal antennas

Abstract

Thc u b e of fractal anteriiia techniques tu reduce the size o f o UHF linear dipole is investigated and discussed. Frcictal designs are derived using :iii enlpii-leal method ;ind a genetic algorithm based method. While hoth achieve siLc reduction. the latter design shows the most promise from : I ske rcduction and dc\ign mcthudology standpoint. siiice siiiiiilation is inherent i n the design process and discretcly loaded designs are possible.