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Antennas

Antennas and networks in microstrip-technology

The antenna working group works on research and development tasks in the context of national and international projects and co-operations and operates an antenna far-field range. Their main goal is the advancement of new technologies and the translation into practical designs and demonstrators. The topics include smart antennas with digital beamforming, their integration and miniaturization as well as the inclusion of new materials and conformal structures into the simulation procedures. However, special developments in conventional technology are also realized. The group was a member of the Antenna Centre of Excellence (ACE), a Network of Excellence (NoE) funded within the 6th Framework Program of the EU.

The fields of work are:

• Efficient simulation procedures for the design of conformal antennas
• SEQAR - Simulation tool for antenna arrays
• Installed antenna performance
• Beamforming and beamsteering algorithms
• Adaptive antennas and front ends for satellite navigation
• Satellite and terminal antennas for broadband communications
• Antennas for radar applications
• Antenna and RF measurement techniques
  • Antenna test rang
  • Network analyzer
  • Spectrum analyze
  • RF probe station
  • Measuring microscope

Current Projects:

• ADVANSYS: Design of Advanced Antenna and Multi-Sensor Hybri Receiver for Machine Control in HarSh Environment (EU project)
• BaSE: Bavarian safety-of-life receiver
• GALANT: Robust navigation receiver for safety-of-life applications in a global satellite navigation system (GNSS)
• GeReLEO: Multibeam-antenna für a GEO data relay
• KOMPASSION: Compact adaptive terminal antenna for interference-free satellite navigation

Finished Projects:

• ACE: Network of Excellence in the area of antennas within the 6th Framework Program of the EU
• ANASTASIA: Combined communication and navigation equipment for civil aviation
• ASSIST (COST IC0603): Antennas and sensors for the technological requirements of the information society
• ATENAA: Concepts for a future avionic network
• COST 284: Innovative antennas for evolving terrestrial and space-based applications
• IPAS: Procedures for the investigation and the assessment of the performance of antennas installed on airplanes
• MINERVAA: Realisation and demonstration of the technologies developed in ATENAA
• SANTANA: Development of a smart antenna for the multimedia communication over satellite
• UniTaS IV:Support for industrial activities and technology transfer in the area of satellite navigation for applications in aviation