Title :
Recent advances in retrodirective system technology
Author :
Goshi, Darren S. ; Leong, Kevin M K H ; Itoh, Tatsuo
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., California Univ., Los Angeles, CA
Abstract :
Retrodirective arrays have the unique ability to respond to an interrogator without any prior knowledge of the incoming signal´s direction. This self-phasing process is achieved in a completely analog manner, making these arrays good for high-speed target tracking applications. In recent years, much work has focused on the integration of various communication and sensing functions as well as additional circuit enhancements which would help to advance the range of applications for retro directive arrays. This paper presents some of the recent advances in retro directive array system technology
Keywords :
antenna phased arrays; directive antennas; circuit enhancements; communication functions; high-speed target tracking; interrogator; retrodirective arrays; retrodirective system technology; self-phasing process; sensing functions; Circuits; Information retrieval; Phased arrays; Power generation; Radio frequency; Schottky diodes; Signal processing; Target tracking; Transponders; Wireless communication;
Conference_Titel :
Radio and Wireless Symposium, 2006 IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9412-7
DOI :
10.1109/RWS.2006.1615194
