Title :
Approximation to Zolotarev polynomial ideal difference beams for linear arrays
Author :
Willis, A.J. ; Baker, C.J.
Author_Institution :
QinetiQ, Malvern Technol. Centre, UK
fDate :
5/11/2006 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A simple technique is reported, able to generate ideal array antenna difference beam patterns necessary for high angular accuracy determination from linear array radar systems. The technique relies on an approximation to the Zolotarev polynomial.
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; linear antenna arrays; polynomial approximation; radar antennas; Zolotarev polynomial approximation; high angular accuracy determination; ideal array antenna; ideal difference beam patterns; linear array radar system;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20060361
