Design of a benchmark antenna for the multi function phased array radar simulation test bed

A phased array antenna is designed for Multifunction phased array radar simulation test bed. Effect of element pattern, mutual coupling between elements, phase quantization, amplitude and phase error and elements failure rates on array pattern are discussed. Target angle measurement and side lobe cancelling, in order to reduce jamming power through side lobes, is illustrated in this antenna. It is shown that design of the antenna parameters and specifications such as required side lobe level in the electronic warfare scenarios or side lobe canceller performance and angle measurement accuracy, may be finalized in real world scenarios by this simulation test bed.