Title :
Antenna pattern synthesis using a relaxation method: application to printed antennas
Author :
Boguais, M. ; Daniel, J.P. ; Terret, C.
Author_Institution :
University of Rennes I, Laboratory of Antennas & Radiation, CNRS UA 834, Rennes, France
Abstract :
An antenna pattern synthesis method based on a relaxation technique is proposed. The radiation pattern of the elementary source and the interelement spacings are taken into account. Two examples of linear printed arrays are computed: sector pattern and directive broadside pattern.
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; antenna theory; microwave antenna arrays; waveguide antennas; antenna pattern synthesis method; directive broadside pattern; elementary source; interelement spacings; linear printed arrays; microwave antenna arrays; radiation pattern; relaxation method; sector pattern; waveguide antennas;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19860255