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A Stacked patch antenna
A typical low cost L1 + L2 + L6 antenna is based on a stacked patch antenna design. This consists
of two discrete ceramic patch elements with an L1 patch above an L2/L6 patch.
Figure 40: Stacked patch antenna
The absolute antenna position for a survey-grade antenna is normally given as the antenna
reference point (ARP), usually specified at a mechanical mounting point. The antenna nominal phase
center is given by a phase center combination of the L1 and L2/L6 patches. Survey-grade antenna
makers provide offset data for phase variation with respect to the ARP.
Figure 41: Ceramic stack
When used in an automotive application, the antenna placement can affect the phase center
variation owing to the size and shape of the ground plane coupled with the effects of the adjacent
structures. A phase center variation calibration is required to check the actual antenna position. A
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