05 juin 2015

Designing Functional And Handy Military Antenna Mast

By Tammie Caldwell


Military operations are very critical and those in the base need to know the whereabouts of the other men in the field. Hence, communication systems are very helpful in such critical situations, especially in asking for backups when the situation gets out of hand. When it comes to military communication systems, radio and antenna devices are the most reliable. There are light antennas but they do not guarantee high frequency signals. Most of the time, size and weight are the primary issues with military antennas.

Communication in the field with other bases can be done using radio. A military antenna mast is not easy to manufacture. There are so many considerations like the cost of production including the raw materials and labor. On the other hand, the size, bandwidth, and capacity to deter radio signal interferences are notable considerations as well.

Users like to use lighter and handier antennas and communication system. Designers and engineers are having trouble regarding this because the demand for lighter and handier equipment has increased. These professionals are working on it but they cannot guarantee immediate outcome. They are still researching and altering the properties of these devices. They say that the bigger and higher radio waves can be captured more if the devices are taller, heavier, and bigger.

Some of the most efficiently working systems are those that have antennas even taller than a man. These are very inconvenient to bring especially in battlegrounds where the men will be running around and using their heavy armors. The taller they are, the better they will be able to receive radio signals.

Professional designers of military communication equipment have always emphasized, based on the physics of this innovation, that higher frequency capabilities are more advantageous for the heavier and bigger ones. They acknowledge the inconvenience in bringing them to battlefields, but they are also after the efficiency and functionality. If they shrink down the size, tendency is they may not be able to serve their functions best which is to communicate with their comrades.

It is easy to suggest that mobile phones be used. It may sound and look really easy to do but there are also loopholes in this. It is true that mobile phones are handier and that they are very efficient. But the question lies in its efficiency on any area and condition.

There is a need to modify first the structure of the cell phones to make its signals reach extensive distances. Phones normally need ground based signals to function more effectively. Most war zones have very limited or no access at all because of very few or even absence of infrastructures for phone networks.

With these information made known, it can be concluded safely that the RF communication systems could be the only mode of communication in the field. But studies are still ongoing on how to grant the requests of users about a less heavier and more handy antennas. This is the work of an applications engineer and a designer to make sure that the devices are then tested properly.

Experts have reiterated that the best device to use in military operations is RF. But this is not a conclusion. To them, this is only a variable in the continuous studies and research. A series of experiments and tests are to be done in order to ensure the efficiency of any new innovation discovery.




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