From elementary circuit theory, the power delivered to a load ZL is maximized when the load is conjugate matched to the antenna impedance; i.e., when ZL=Z∗A where ZA is the impedance ...From elementary circuit theory, the power delivered to a load ZL is maximized when the load is conjugate matched to the antenna impedance; i.e., when ZL=Z∗A where ZA is the impedance of the antenna. where Sico is the incident power density (SI base units of W/m2) that is co-polarized with the antenna, and PR,max is the power delivered to a load that is conjugate matched to the antenna impedance.