8       Parabolic reflector

This example is available in .../QW-V2D/Standard/Antennas/Reflant/parabolic_refl.QWPro in the QW-Modeller examples directory and can be loaded using File®Open Examples... command from main menu.

General Description

A fully parametrized parabolic reflector.

Geometry

Key parameters for this parabolic reflector model include:

• Diameter

• f/D ratio (focal length divided by diameter) - determines focal point

• Reflector thickness

• Waveguide outer radius - determines the radius of the center hole

Half of the long section