Abstract :
A cross-correlation formulation for the computation of time-domain array factor for ultra-wideband (UWB) antenna arrays is presented. In addition, a dual band UWB waveform is proposed for high directivity and high-resolution radar imaging. The dual band UWB waveform is based on a frequency truncated, Gaussian modulated, higher-order sinusoidal UWB pulse.
Keywords :
antenna arrays; antenna theory; broadband antennas; correlation methods; radar imaging; Gaussian modulated sinusoidal UWB pulse; UWB antenna array; cross-correlation formulation; dual band UWB waveform; frequency truncated sinusoidal UWB pulse; high directivity radar imaging; high-resolution radar imaging; higher-order sinusoidal UWB pulse; time-domain array factor; ultra-wideband antenna arrays;