Determination of the Far-Field from Measured Near-Field Data, Theory and Measuring Technique of the Near-Field Far-Field Transformation

摘要

Methods are described for measuring the far field of antennas at distances that are small compared to the wavelength of the field. The so called compact test range is explained and the principle of the near field far field transformation is described. The advantages and disadvantages of the planar, cylindrical, and spherical transformation techniques are discussed. Theory and measuring technique for the spherical method are treated extensively. An assessment of the influence of errors is given and the acceptable tolerances are presented. A proposal is given for the construction of a near field test range. Finally the performance of the method is demonstrated with the aid of some examples.