TASKS OF IMPROVING MEDICAL ANTENNAS FOR MICROWAVE RADIOTHERMOMETRY OF BIOLOGICAL OBJECTS (REVIEW)
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An overview of the state of antennas development of various types used in medical microwave radiothermographs is given. The problems of modern microwave radiothermometry associated with the development of new antennas are formulated. The tasks of further research aimed at creating new designs of conformal antennas and antenna arrays aimed at improving the characteristics and expanding the functionality of medical radiothermographs are formulated.

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microwave radiometry, radiobrightness temperature, applicator antenna
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