Title :
Multiple-element crosseye
Author :
Harwood, N.M. ; Dawber, W.N. ; King, D.J. ; Ckers, V. A Kluü ; James, G.E.
Author_Institution :
QinetiQ, Portsmouth
Abstract :
An extension to the traditional two-element array crosseye interferometric electronic jamming technique is investigated. Simulations are performed to obtain excitations for multiple-emitter linear arrays that produce distorted wavefronts over desired regions of space. This results in a greater number of degrees-of-freedom and a better ability to control the desired field pattern. The crosseye effect can be achieved over wider sectors, but only by increasing array power. The technique is extended to two-dimensional arrays and is applicable to multi-function radar antennas. Experimental measurements performed on a four-emitter array demonstrate the feasibility of the technique. Good agreement with predictions is shown
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; jamming; linear antenna arrays; radar antennas; degrees-of-freedom; distorted wavefronts; field pattern; four-emitter array; interferometric electronic jamming technique; multi-function radar antennas; multiple-element crosseye; multipleemitter linear arrays; two-dimensional arrays;
Journal_Title :
Radar, Sonar & Navigation, IET
DOI :
10.1049/iet-rsn:20060042