Slanted top loaded monopole for VLF generation

A method for providing an antenna for a very low frequency communication system comprising:

• providing a surface platform that is configured to move on a surface;
• providing a first conductive cable having a first end coupled to the surface platform, wherein the first conductive cable is electrically conductive, and is configured to act as a monopole;
• and
• providing an aerial platform coupled to a second end of the first conductive cable, wherein the aerial platform comprises an electrically conductive portion electrically coupled to the first conductive cable, and is configured to act as a top loading element;
• wherein the aerial platform is configured so that as the surface platform moves on the surface the aerial platform is towed and has an elevation above the surface;
• the aerial platform further comprising:
• one of more second conductive cables configured to trail from the aerial platform as the surface platform moves on the surface;
• or
• one of more second conductive cables that are electrically conductive and electrically coupled to the first conductive cable.