Title :
Adaptive control of a flexible linear array
Author :
Donovan, P. L O ; Rudge, A.W.
Author_Institution :
University of Essex, Department of Electrical Engineering Science, Colchester, UK
Abstract :
A system has been constructed which adaptively corrects for an applied phase error along the length of a flexible linear array. The system utilises resistance strain gauges and electrically controlled ferrite phase shifters. Results at 9.4 GHz are presented, in the form of radiation patterns, to provide an illustration of the system performance.
Keywords :
adaptive control; antenna phased arrays; antenna radiation patterns; communications applications of control; microwave antenna arrays; phase shifters; strain gauges; adaptive control; applied phase error; electrically controlled ferrite phase shifters; flexible linear array; radiation patterns; resistance strain gauges;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19730089
