Wideband Diagnostics of Inhomogeneous Media Using Linear Antenna Arrays

Resumo

The information content of the coupled impedance of linear antenna arrays in the microwave band as a function of the sounding conditions and electrophysical properties of the monitored horizontally-stratified media is analyzed. The applicability of the method of wideband sounding for diagnostics of stratified media from the measured impedance of linear antenna arrays is estimated. The arrangement geometry of the transceiver linear antennas is optimized; new algorithms for remote control and detection of localized inhomogeneities of dielectric and poorly conducting media are proposed.