Microwave absorbing material
US6756932B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01Q17/00
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of absorbing microwave radiation is provided. The method comprises placing a structure in the path of the microwave radiation, the structure comprising an array of metal plates supported over a metal substrate by vertical conducting vias. The structure finds specific use in missiles having a dome portion that operates in a stealth mode. At least the inside of the dome portion is provided with the above-described structure for absorbing microwave radiation. The structure also finds use in anechoic chambers for use in testing microwave-emitting devices. Such anechoic chambers have walls, a floor, and a ceiling, which are provided with the above-described structure for absorbing microwave radiation. Surface patterning is thus used to enhance the micro-wave absorption. In addition, the frequency over which the material is highly absorptive can be shifted by changing the height of the structure, thus allowing active control (“tunable in real time”).
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