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."

Type of Resource

text

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Copyright 2016 Cara Yang

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