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Thursday, May 28, 2015

The Physics Of 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.

Some of the most reliable systems in military operations are RF and Satellite Communications. The use of military antenna mast is crucial for both. But there are things to consider in manufacturing these innovations, like the bandwidth, size, and materials. The cost of manufacture and labor are also included. Hence, it is never easy to modify or improve antennas.

The RF antenna is very common but users tend to complain on how heavy and big they are. They are often inconvenient to bring in battle areas because the men still have to bring heavy loads of bullets, ammunitions, and firearms. Hence, manufacturers and designers are having a dilemma regarding how they can actually resize it into smaller versions, as requested.

In the battle grounds, where the tension is very high, the men still need to bring along with them antennas that are too heavy and are too tall they overtake the height of a man. Hence, the inconvenience will cause the life of the one assigned to carry it. Again, according to the physics explained by the experts, the taller the material is, the better the reception.

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.

A given option is to use the cell phone in military operations instead of radio. Signal wires are already mounted in the cell phone so it should be a lot lighter to bring. However, the concern of the experts is that these devices are more susceptible to frequency interferences.

The conditions in war stricken areas are often very negative. Network signals which are land based are sometimes limited and often, they have been destroyed by war. Thus, there is a need for phones to have a more extensive system like radio frequencies.

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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