Finite phased array of microstrip patch antennas: the infinite array approach

Author

Skrivervic, A.K. ; Mosig, J.R.

Author_Institution

Lab. d´´Electromagn. et d´´Acoust., Ecole Polytech. Federal de Lausanne, Switzerland

Volume

40

Issue

5

fYear

1992

fDate

5/1/1992 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

579

Lastpage

582

Abstract

An efficient method of analysis of large infinite arrays based on a convolution technique that allows one to obtain the finite array characteristics from the infinite array results is presented. The edge effects are taken into account by convoluting the infinite array results with the proper current amplitude window on the array. The method is based on the use of Poisson´s sum formula in the case of finite arrays applied here to microstrip antennas. It is an approximate technique that can be assimilated into a perturbation method

Keywords

antenna phased arrays; antenna radiation patterns; microstrip antennas; microwave antenna arrays; Poisson´s sum formula; approximate technique; convolution technique; current amplitude window; edge effects; finite array characteristics; infinite array; microstrip patch antennas; perturbation method; phased array; Antenna arrays; Convolution; Dielectrics; Equations; Fourier transforms; Microstrip antenna arrays; Microstrip antennas; Patch antennas; Phased arrays; Slabs;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-926X

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/8.142636

Filename

142636