II European Conference On Multifunctional Structures (EMuS2020), November, 17-18, 2020

VHF Communication Antenna Integrated into an Aircraft Winglet

Abstract

The article is discussing the final design of a VHF communication antenna integrated in a composite winglet of the EV-55 small transport aircraft. The antenna is designed to operate in the VHF band reserved for civil aviation, 117.975 – 137 MHz with optimal VSWR below 2.5. [...]

I European Conference On Multifunctional Structures (EMuS2019), June, 11-12, 2019

From Design Towards Manufacturing of Winglets with Integrated VHF Antenna

Abstract

This paper shows the technical aspects and the progress of manufacturing a winglet concept with integrated VHF antenna.
I European Conference On Multifunctional Structures (EMuS2019), June, 11-12, 2019

Towards Multi-objective Design of EV-55 Winglet with Integrated VHF Antennas

Abstract

The article is devoted to highlight the challenges, bottlenecks and possible solutions of VHF antenna integrated into a winglet from both the designer‘s and the airframer‘s perspective. We look into pros and cons specific for different antenna solutions and discuss ways how to [...]