Title :
Digital tracking array using off-the-shelf hardware
Author :
Gezer, Levent ; Broadston, Robert ; Jenn, David ; Burgstaller, Gert
Author_Institution :
Naval Postgrad. Sch., Monterey, CA
Abstract :
The design, development, and testing of a digital tracking array is described. The array operates at 2.4 GHz for tracking video and data from UAVs and other mobile transmitters. A monopulse tracking technique is used to keep the beam scanned to the direction of the incoming signal. The array is built entirely of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components. Calibration, measurement of patterns, and verification of the tracking function are also discussed.
Keywords :
UHF antennas; antenna arrays; antenna radiation patterns; array signal processing; remotely operated vehicles; tracking; COTS; UAV; antenna radiation pattern; commercial off-the-shelf components; digital beamforming; digital tracking array; mobile transmitters; monopulse tracking technique; off-the-shelf hardware; unmanned air vehicles; Antenna arrays; Array signal processing; Brain modeling; Demodulation; Error correction; Frequency; Hardware; Microwave antenna arrays; Signal design; Transmitters;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MAP.2008.4494509
