A Survey of Digital Beam Forming Techniques and Current Technology

Abstract

Digital beamforming provides key advantages over analog beamforming in radar applications where proper response to multiple jammers in a rapidly changing environment is required. Ths survey reviews these advantages and various digital methods for attaining them. Disadvantages and limitations are also given. The mathematical basis for beamforming is reviewed. Five experimental digital beamforming systems discussed here reveal the current level of digital implimentation. Also covered are current technologies available and future trends for digital beamforming. Theses. (rh)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA196376

Entities

People

  • John E. Mccord

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Beam Forming
  • Beam Steering
  • Calibration
  • Control Systems
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Dynamic Range
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Fast Fourier Transforms
  • Frequency
  • Integrated Circuits
  • Linear Arrays
  • New York
  • Phase Shift
  • Phased Arrays
  • Radar
  • Signal Processing
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Phased Array Antenna Design.
  • Systems Analysis and Design