Title :
Interleaved series arrays for improved retro-reflective array performance
Author :
Vitaz, Jacquelyn A. ; Buerkle, Amelia ; Sarabandi, Kamal
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Abstract :
This paper presented the concept for an interleaved configuration for a Van Atta retroreflector array for increased beamwidths at broadside. Antenna theory was used to establish a working model to predict the behavior of the entire interconnected array. Agreement is demonstrated between measurement and simulation results for the individual linear arrays along with the entire fabricated retro-reflective structure.
Keywords :
antenna arrays; antenna theory; retroreflectors; Van Atta retroreflector array; agreement; antenna theory; fabricated retro-reflective structure; increased beamwidth; individual linear array; interconnected array; interleaved configuration; interleaved series arrays; retro-reflective array performance; Antenna measurements; Feeds; Linear antenna arrays; MATLAB; Mathematical model; Numerical models;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium (APSURSI), 2010 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Toronto, ON
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4967-5
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2010.5562336
