Bochtenradios
Bochtenradios, literally "bend radios" in Dutch, refer to radio systems whose radiating elements follow a curved path rather than a straight line. The concept overlaps with conformal antennas and curved radiators, and the term is encountered in Dutch-language engineering literature. In practice, bochtenradios describe antennas designed to sit on curved surfaces such as aircraft skins, vehicle bodies, or wearable textiles, where planar antennas would be mechanically impractical.
Design and performance: The geometry affects impedance, feed network, and radiation pattern. Bent radiators can produce
Construction and materials: Common approaches use flexible substrates (polyimide, PET) and printed conductors for lightweight conformal
Applications and challenges: Bochtenradios enable low-profile, aerodynamic antennas on aircraft, cars, ships, and wearables. They offer
See also: Conformal antenna, Curved antenna, Flexible electronics, Antenna design.