Vandstråle antenne.

SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific has developed a technology that uses the magnetic induction properties of sodium chloride (salt) in sea water to create UHF/VHF/HF antenna.

A device that uses a stream of seawater to transmit and receive communication signalsThe U.S. Navy seeks to commercialize U.S. Patent 7,898,484 (Electrolytic fluid antenna) and U.S. Patent Application 12/539,834 (Improved electrolytic fluid antenna) through licensing agreements and collaborative partnerships.

Background

Increased use of wireless communications requires additional antennas to support data transmission. In many situations there is limited space for antenna placement. For example, Navy ships normally use metallic antenna elements. These protruding structures can number up to 80 antennas per ship, taking up valuable topside real estate and easily interfering with one another if not strategically placed. With increasing antenna demand, smaller antennas are becoming more valuable to save precious surface real estate.

The Technology

SSC Pacific has developed a technology that uses the magnetic induction properties of sodium chloride (salt) in seawater to transmit and receive communication signals. The device works by pumping a stream of seawater through a current probe. The height of the seawater stream determines the antenna’s frequency. For example, UHF frequencies require a 2-foot high stream of water, while VHF and HF frequencies require 6-foot and 80-foot high streams (respectively). The width of the stream determines the antenna’s bandwidth. The antenna requires a relatively small footprint and can be modified to accommodate multiple frequencies and bandwidths by stacking current probes and adding additional spray nozzles. The technology could be used on land with salt-supplemented water, replacing large unsightly antenna towers with fountains. The device could also be used on land or sea as a solar- or battery-powered emergency antenna system

Video her :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tIZUhu21sQ


http://www.public.navy.mil/spawar/Pacific/TechT ransfer/ProductsServices/Pages/SeaWaterA ntennaSystem.aspx


Ps .

Hvem laver den første qso på 80m , med sådan en vandbørge ?

Er desværre selv, kun qrv på 70cm i øjeblikket med denne her...

http://i43.tinypic.com/52cqon.jpg


Pps..

Næsten hver morgen, eksperimentere jeg med at få sådan en antenne i resonans på 2/6m , men desværre driller prostataeffekten lidt i øjeblikket .. !

Godt nytår !

Lars

Svar til #1:
Kan du ikke udnytte den effekt til CW?

Svar til #1:
Kilder det ikke når du modulerer?