Comparison between a 3D UTD model and near field chamber measurements in the presence of a dielectric circular cylinder

This paper is related to the comparison between a 3D UTD (Uniform Theory of Diffraction) propagation model and NFC (Near Field Chamber) measurements, in a context of an antenna disturbed by a dielectric circular cylinder, referring to a “Scattering” case [1], i.e. a Transmitter and a Receiver “off” the cylinder. After the determination of the UTD model validity domain in terms of frequency and “antenna-cylinder” distance, the benefits and limitations of the model are highlighted thanks to the comparison with the measurements.