Simple-iterative method for pattern synthesis using nonuniformly spaced arrays

A simple and easy to use method for synthesising uniformly-excited linear broadside arrays through element position control is proposed. A single equation must be iteratively solved to obtain one of the interelement spacings. The others are deduced accordingly to a simple relation. The resulting separation between the array elements is optimum in the sense that a best fit is obtained between the synthesised pattern and the desired one.