Optimization of a buried microstrip antenna for simultaneous communication and sensing of soil moisture

Pichitpong Soontornpipit; Cynthia M. Furse; You Chung Chung; Bryan M. Lin

doi:10.1109/TAP.2006.869904

Optimization of a buried microstrip antenna for simultaneous communication and sensing of soil moisture

Pichitpong Soontornpipit
, Cynthia M. Furse
, You Chung Chung
, Bryan M. Lin

University of Utah
Cushcraft Corporation
Daegu University
Northrop Grumman corporation

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Abstract

Imbedded microstrip antennas have been previously demonstrated for use either as sensing elements or as components of a wireless communication system. This paper presents a method and dual use designs for simultaneous sensing of soil moisture and communication from the buried antenna to an external receiver. Using the genetic algorithm and the finite-difference time domain (FDTD) method, the sensing band is designed to have maximum sensitivity to the moisture of the surrounding soil, while the communication band is designed to have minimal detuning due to changes in soil moisture. Single layer and stacked microstrip antennas are shown.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	797-800
Number of pages	4
Journal	IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation
Volume	54
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/TAP.2006.869904
Publication status	Published - Mar 2006
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Finite-difference time domain(FDTD)
Genetic algorithm
Microstrip antenna
Sensor

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