Compact Planar Sparse Array Antenna with Optimum Element Dimensions for SATCOM Ground Terminals

Table 2

Design parameters of simple defect substrate patch antenna.

	Element 1#	Element 2#	Element 3#
_patch (mm)	3.95	6.9	9.0
_defect (mm)	0	7.0	12.0
Aperture size (mm)	12.8	15.2	18.3
Directivity	4.62	6.52	9.46