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The optimal starting point for antenna array design

Yang, Cara S.

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Title
The optimal starting point for antenna array design
Author(s)
Yang, Cara S.
Issue Date
2016-12
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Bernhard, Jennifer T.
Department of Study
Electrical & Computer Eng
Discipline
Electrical & Computer Engr
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
M.S. (master's)
Date of Ingest
2017-08-11T18:48:20Z
Keyword(s)
  • Phased arrays
  • Antenna synthesis
Language
en
Abstract
"Many of today's wireless systems depend on the increased gain and pattern flexibility offered by phased arrays. While numerous ""novel"" one-off solutions as well as synthesis methods exist, these often gloss over initial design decisions and problem-specific conditions, limiting their usefulness across different scenarios. Furthermore, arrays are almost always limited to similar antenna elements, and even when dissimilar elements are collocated, many decisions seem to be made empirically or arbitrarily. A different approach is proposed to quantify these initial design steps without the limitation of similar elements. The goal is to start the optimization process with the right seed, enabling designers to have confidence in finding the best antenna configuration for the problem at hand."
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text
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Copyright 2016 Cara Yang

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