Metamaterial absorber and antenna ground plane

Metamaterial absorber located near solid metal surface was investigated and antenna design was developed for receiving satellite navigation signals using absorptive ground plane comprises proposed material. The metamaterial structure has been developed, frequency characteristics have been analyzed by finite element method in frequency domain, operating dimensions of elements have been established. Modeling and analysis of radiation pattern for antenna with absorptive ground plane versus the antenna with the classic high impedance ground plane were carried out. Conclusions were drawn on the applicability of the proposed metamaterial structure.