A Large Frequency Ratio Dual-band Microstrip Antenna with Consistent Radiation Pattern for Internet of Sea Applications

Abstract

Sensing and retrieving data from ocean to land are challenging tasks, while the Internet of Sea concept provides a realistic solution to that. A large frequency ratio dual-band microstrip antenna design working at GSM, LoRa, and BLE bands with consistent radiation pattern is proposed for Internet of Sea applications. The antenna is based on a modified Split Ring Antenna which provides two radiating modes, where the frequency ratio is close to 3. The proposed microstrip antenna is optimized for a better radiation efficiency and consistent radiation pattern at both bands. The method to control the H-plane HPBW of the proposed antenna is provided. The antenna prototype is fabricated and measured, which shows the radiation pattern at both bands are consistent and the H-plane HPBWs are 94°and 78°, at the lower and higher bands respectively.