3D patterns can be defined in any coordinate system. Spherical coordinate systems are most
commonly used to define antenna patterns.Figure 1. Coordinate system for 3D antenna patterns. The main direction
of radiation of the antenna (as defined within ProMan) is in
the direction of theta = 90° and phi = 0°.
Figure 1 shows the coordinate
system used in WinProp for the 3D display of antenna patterns. The
main direction of radiation is = 0° and = 0°.
Figure 2 to Figure 4 show the 3D pattern as well
as the vertical and horizontal plane of a Kathrein K739856 antenna together with the
coordinate systems used for display in AMan.Figure 2. 3D display of K739856.
Figure 3. Vertical plane radiation pattern of K739856.
Figure 4. Horizontal plane radiation pattern of K739856.
