Is a shoulder or a sidelobe?

Status
Not open for further replies.

vmals

Newbie level 1
Joined
Oct 21, 2010
Messages
1
Helped
0
Reputation
0
Reaction score
0
Trophy points
1,281
Activity points
1,286
Hi, Does anyone know the distinction between "shoulder" and "side lobe" of an antenna pattern? Can I consider a 2.5db deep sidelobe as a shoulder?
Tanks in advance.
:smile:
 

Hi, Does anyone know the distinction between "shoulder" and "side lobe" of an antenna pattern? Can I consider a 2.5db deep sidelobe as a shoulder?
Tanks in advance.
:smile:

I think the "shoulder" is a expert slang expression for a main lobe which is not looking like a single clean loop; if it has as you say ~ 2.5 dB widening, such effect can be named a "shoulder". Real side lobes are usually >10 dB smaller than the main lobe peak, and between the main lobe and a side lobe there usually is a deep notch, typically 20 dB or more down from the main lobe.
 
Reactions: vmals

    vmals

    Points: 2
    Helpful Answer Positive Rating
Status
Not open for further replies.
Cookies are required to use this site. You must accept them to continue using the site. Learn more…