Title :
Skobelev network optimisation by sequential quadratic programming
Author :
Petrolati, Daniele ; Angeletti, P. ; Morini, A. ; Toso, G.
Author_Institution :
Eur. Space Agency, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Abstract :
A new method for optimising the directional couplers characterising a Skobelev network is presented. The method adopted succeeds in improving the performances of the related sub-array radiation patterns in terms of sidelobe level with negligible effects on the main beam.
Keywords :
antenna arrays; antenna radiation patterns; antenna theory; directional couplers; quadratic programming; Skobelev network optimisation; directional couplers; sequential quadratic programming; sidelobe level; subarray radiation patterns;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el.2010.0266
