A Versatile Antenna
The Vivaldi antenna is made to be malleable. Being created on a thin and flexible substrate gives it the ability to mold itself over a variety of surfaces. This means that it can have many different applications in a range of environments.
There’s a patent that utilizes a double Vivaldi element feed section for use on planes. This works because the antenna is able to form a streamlined shape. Another reason the Vivaldi antenna is a good fit for the airplane is that it can handle velocities up to Mach 2. This antenna is going places