Title :
The use of circuit simulators for array-pattern modeling and optimization
Author_Institution :
Radio Frequency Syst. Pty. Ltd., Australia
fDate :
4/1/2000 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The purpose of this note is to describe the use of circuit simulators for the modeling, display and optimization of antenna array patterns. A particularly useful feature of such programs is the optimization facility. The examples given here are based on HP EEsof´s Touchstone, which the author has used previously for this purpose, but other packages probably have similar features. Only a summary of the technique is given, and some familiarity with array theory and circuit simulators is assumed
Keywords :
antenna arrays; antenna radiation patterns; circuit simulation; optimisation; HP EEsof´s Touchstone; antenna array-pattern modeling; circuit simulators; display; optimization; Antenna arrays; Antenna radiation patterns; Australia; Circuit simulation; Isolators; Optimization methods; Phase shifters; Phased arrays; Radio frequency; Transmitting antennas;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation Magazine, IEEE