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dipole antenna [2 records]

Record 1 - external organization data 2009-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies)
06.04.02 (19762)
ISO/IEC standard entry number
DEF

symmetrical antenna composed of conductors usually rectilinear and energized by a balanced feed [IEC 50 (712), 712-04-23]

OBS

The word "dipole" is sometimes used to describe antennas which do not conform in all respects to the above definition. In such cases, the word should be qualified, for example: "asymmetrical dipole". [IEC 50 (712), 712-04-23]

OBS

Dipole antennas comprising a single conductor of length approximately equal to half the wavelength of the carrier wave.

OBS

Dipole antennas provide the basis for a range of other more complex forms of antenna.

OBS

dipole antenna: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 19762-4:2008].

French

Spanish

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Record 2 2003-06-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radio Transmission and Reception
  • Air Traffic Control
DEF

A centre-fed open [antenna] excited in such a way that the standing wave of current is symmetrical about the mid point of the [antenna].

OBS

dipole antenna; dipole: terms officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Émission et réception radio
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
DEF

Élément rayonnant constitué d'un conducteur rectiligne, qui, s'il est alimenté, l'est symétriquement par rapport au centre.

OBS

antenne doublet; doublet : termes uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Radiotransmisión y radiorrecepción
  • Control de tránsito aéreo
DEF

Antena constituida por dos partes simétricas, conectadas por el punto medio de la antena a un aparato emisor o receptor donde tiene de largo aproximadamente igual a la mitad de la longitud de onda y constituida por un conducto recto dividido por su centro electrónico al canal.

OBS

antena dipolo; dipolo : términos aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

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