Beam Steering and Signal Amplification Through Feedforward Networks Part I Transmission
Abstract
Conventional and modern methods for beam steering in antennas and radar systems have one goal in common: to manipulate the phase shift between oscillating components, so that the direction of a radiating intensity pattern can be controlled. Typical components include arrays of nonlinear oscillators connected in a chain configuration. Modern methods for beam steering take advantage of the inherent nonlinearities of the individual components and of the collective dynamics of the array of oscillators to successfully manipulate phase shift. None of those methods include, however, signal amplification. In this manuscript, we introduce a novel array configuration: a feedforward network, which allows, simultaneously, for beam steering and signal amplification capabilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 08, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1158115
Entities
People
- Antonio Palacios
- Tyler Levasseur
- Visarath In
Organizations
- Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific
- San Diego State University