A GPS microstrip antenna designed to receive satellite provided GPS position
for
use by a nine inch diameter projectile. The GPS microstrip antenna is configured
to wrap around the projectile's body without interfering with the aerodynamic design
of the projectile. The GPS microstrip antenna operates at 1.575 GHz with a bandwidth
of 10 MHz. Eight microstrip antenna elements equally spaced around the projectile
provide for circular polarization and a quasi-omni directional radiation pattern.