Null Steering and Maximum Gain in Electronically Scanned Dipole Arrays
Abstract
A technique that simultaneously maximizes the gain of an antenna array and places a number of independent nulls in the radiation pattern has already been presented. The elements used were idealized point sources. In the present paper, the previous analysis is extended to cover arrays of thin wire elements in which interelement mutual coupling and scanning effects are included. Sample calculations and computed radiation patterns demonstrate that an appreciable amount of pattern and sidelobe control can be obtained with only a small sacrifice in gain.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0740579
Entities
People
- C. J. Drane Jr.
- J. F. Mcilvenna
Organizations
- Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories