CST2013: Probe – Decoupling Plane

Simulation: Monitors Field Probe Decoupling Plane

For farfield simulations with models containing an infinite PEC-plane, a decoupling plane must be applied to separate both half-spaces for the farfield calculation (e.g. a coplanar antenna with infinite PEC-plane on a substrate). This plane can be defined either by automatic detection or by corresponding user settings.

Please note that this page is only available for farfield time domain probes.

Decoupling plane frame 

Automatic detection: If checked, the program detects if a decoupling plane is present and where to place it. Otherwise, you may define a decoupling plane using the settings below.

Use mirror plane: Check here to switch on the decoupling plane.

Plane normal: Define here the normal orientation of the decoupling plane parallel to an axis direction X, Y or Z.

Position X / Y / Z: Enter here the center coordinate of your plane in normal direction.

OK

Stores the current probe settings and leaves the dialog box.

Apply

Stores the currently defined probe. The dialog box open remains open.

Cancel

Closes this dialog box without performing any further action.

Preview

Checks the values and shows the Probe as a Preview.

Help

Shows this help text.

See also

Probe, Probe - General, Probe - Origin, Monitor, Modeler View, Farfield Overview, Farfield View,  Farfield Plot - Decoupling Plane