Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Understanding The Functions Of Military Antenna Mast

By Tammie Caldwell


There are different modes of communication but for the military, theirs is even more modified, emphasized, and developed. If anything goes wrong with the communication systems, they are all risking their lives too much. They need backup in worse case scenarios but if they are not able to communicate exactly where they are and where the enemies are, this will indicate failure in operations, which will cause numerous deaths.

Radio communications is one of the most reliable and convenient ways to connect with men on the base or on battlefields. In designing a military Antenna Mast, it is essential to consider the materials, size, and bandwidth. Moreover, the costs need to be taken into account. One of the most preferred radio communication system is called RF antenna. This does not have a very appealing design but it is the most reliable in communicating through wireless means.

But there is a never ending issue regarding the size of these masts. Designers and manufacturers find it really difficult to shrink the properties of these devices because of the fact that higher frequencies have bigger and longer radio waves. Hence, the bigger the antenna is, the more efficient it will be in capturing signals under low frequency environments.

In the battle grounds, where the tension is very high, the men still need to bring along with them antennas that are too heavy and are too tall they overtake the height of a man. Hence, the inconvenience will cause the life of the one assigned to carry it. Again, according to the physics explained by the experts, the taller the material is, the better the reception.

Unfortunately, there is still no known device and innovation of antennas that are handier and least heavy. If there already are, it would be much easier for the army to carry them while on the battlefield or wherever they may be assigned. But the professionals are on their way as they are continuously finding ways to make this possible.

It is easy to suggest that mobile phones be used. It may sound and look really easy to do but there are also loopholes in this. It is true that mobile phones are handier and that they are very efficient. But the question lies in its efficiency on any area and condition.

The conditions in war stricken areas are often very negative. Network signals which are land based are sometimes limited and often, they have been destroyed by war. Thus, there is a need for phones to have a more extensive system like radio frequencies.

Hence, only RF communications systems are suitable in these areas, the experts reiterate. But applications engineers are already finding ways to shrink down the size of these antennas although it is nearly impossible to do so. Studies and experiments are still ongoing while the demand for smaller devices for battle increase dramatically.

Satellite communications are also very useful especially in disseminating information about the exact positions of the enemy in the battlefield. This is also very important for emergencies like calling medics for help. Thus, such systems are still being improved for these great heroes.




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