Title :
A new array pattern synthesis algorithm using the two-step least-squares method
Author :
Shi, Zhan ; Feng, Zhenghe
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. Eng., Tsinghua Univ., Beijing, China
fDate :
3/1/2005 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This letter presents a new array pattern synthesis algorithm using the two-step least-squares method. The algorithm utilizes the randomness of the desired pattern phase to design an array pattern. Several numerical examples are presented to illustrate this algorithm.
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; array signal processing; least squares approximations; linear antenna arrays; antenna array; array pattern synthesis algorithm; two-step least-squares method; Algorithm design and analysis; Antenna arrays; Directive antennas; Least squares methods; Mathematical programming; Phased arrays; Quadratic programming; Radar antennas; Shape; Spatial filters; Array pattern synthesis; two-step least-squares method;
Journal_Title :
Signal Processing Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LSP.2004.842282