Title :
Neural control of smart electromagnetic structures [patch antennas]
Author :
Thursby, Michael ; Yoo, Kisuck ; Grossman, Barry
Author_Institution :
Florida Inst. of Technol., Melbourne, FL, USA
Abstract :
Smart electromagnetic structures (SEMS) are capable of interacting with the surrounding electromagnetic field and responding to it. A system is "smart" when it integrates sensing, processing, and control elements (e.g. antennas, neural networks, diodes) in an autonomous manner. A SEMS capable of tuning frequency autonomously is described. Data are presented showing that the system can extend the useable bandwidth of a microstrip patch antenna in a frequency hop environment to more than twice the static value.<>
Keywords :
conformal antennas; frequency hop communication; intelligent structures; microstrip antennas; neurocontrollers; tuning; autonomous frequency tuning; control elements; frequency hop environment; microstrip patch antenna; neural control; processing elements; sensing elements; smart electromagnetic structures; Bandwidth; Control systems; Diodes; Electromagnetic fields; Frequency; Microstrip antennas; Neural networks; Patch antennas; Process control; Tuning;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems, IEEE Transactions on
