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Conformal Antenna
In this example a planar antenna was imported as an arbitrary 3D Analyst structure, then wrapped around a cylinder. Results of both versions are compared.
Setup
The original "Flat_Antenna" is a mesh antenna. You can see the antenna pattern by simulating the structure and enabling the ANTENNA_3D annotation. The original antenna was then copied as the starting point for the wrapped antenna.
Analyst has the feature to wrap and thicken wrapped sheets within the 3D Editor. Right-click select the arbitrary EM structure and choose Open in 3D Editor. To wrap a sheet, place a cylinder so that it is tangential to the sheet that you would like to wrap. Click on the Modify Solids button and select Wrap Sheet. Select the sheet, hit Enter, and then select the cylinder and hit Enter again. Once you finish wrapping the sheet you can thicken it by going to the Modify Solids menu, selecting Thicken Sheet, selecting the wrapped sheet, and hitting Enter.
Arbitrary 3D EM Structure - Flat_Antenna
Arbitrary 3D EM Structure - Wrapped_Antenna
Graph - S11 Smith Chart
Graph - Principle Plane Cut Antenna Pattern