Example 3: Design of a Corrugated Horn with a Customized Profile

This case explains how to add a new profile of the corrugated horn.

Step 1: Create a new MOM Project.

Open newFASANT and select 'File --> New' option.

Figure 1. New Project panel


Select 'MOM' option on the previous figure and start to configure the project.

Step 2: Open the function.

Select 'Tools --> User Functions' option on the menu bar and open the function "corrugated_horn.java" or "corrugated_horn_gain.java".

Figure 2. User Functions panel


Look for the 'try' exception and the IF ... ELSE IF statement with the "profile_index" parameter in the section 'Corrugated surface profile formulations':

Figure 3. Exception 'try' and if...else statement


The last 2 profiles (profile_index==8 and profile_index==9) are reserved for the user profile formulation. User profile 1 and User profile 2.

Step 3: Introduce the profile formulation:

In this example, we will establish a linear profile in user profile 1 (profile_index==8).

The linear profile has the following formulation:

a ( z ) = a i + ( a o − a i ) z L
where:
  • ai: input radius
  • ao: output radius
  • L: length
  • z in the variable parameter. It is necessary to enter it as i*p

We look for the 'User profile1' within the function:

Figure 4. User profile 1 and 2


And write our function, which in this case is the linear profile:

az[i]=ai+(ao-ai)*(i*p/L);

Note that 'z' has been changed to 'i*p'.



Step 4: Select the user profile 1.

To activate the profile entered, we have to select it within 'Profile Type Parameters' at the beginning of the function. In this case we select the profile index number 8 (profile_index = 8;)

Figure 5. Select the profile index


Step 5: Save the function.

Finally, save the changes. Save it clicking on 'SAVE' or 'SAVE ALL' button.

Figure 6. Save the function


Step 6: Show Results

The corrugated horn with linear profile has been generated.



To simulate it, follow Example 1: Analysis of a Waveguide with 12 Rotated Slots or Example 2: Design of an Array of Slotted Waveguides, depending on the user function where the new profile has been established.