APPLICATION OF MATRIX METHODS TO ARRAY ANTENNA PROBLEMS,

Abstract

Matrix methods are applied for solutions of a variety of problems involving arrays of wire antennas. The versatility of matrix methods for this application is emphasized. It is shown that once the array geometry and the positions of the feed points are known both scattering and radiation problems can be handled by appropriate matrix manipulations. Problems in both array design and analysis are discussed along with examples involving beamwidth and sidelobe reduction, gain maximization, and use of parasitic elements and parallel conducting ground planes. It is pointed out how attention can be changed easily from one problem to another through very simple changes in program instructions or data input. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 1969
Accession Number
AD0687481

Entities

People

  • Bradley J. Strait
  • Kazuhiro Hirasawa

Organizations

  • Syracuse University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antenna Lobes
  • Antennas
  • Geometry
  • Instructions
  • Radiation
  • Scattering
  • Sidelobes

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Phased Array Antenna Design.
  • Systems Analysis and Design