dipoles
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A circular polarized dipole is described as a superposition of two linear dipoles.
A common arrangement uses 16 dipoles in a 4×4 array.
Also, if the two dipoles were fed with a 90° degree time-phase difference (phase quadrature), the polarization along zenith would be circular..
And, any net force on the magnet is a result of adding up the forces on the individual dipoles.
At low frequencies the field changes slowly enough to allow dipoles to reach equilibrium before the field has measurably changed.
Basic concept The LPDA normally consists of a series of dipoles known as "elements" positioned along a support boom lying along the antenna axis.