Title :
A built-in correction method of the phase distribution of a phased array antenna
Author :
Ishii, R. ; Shiramatsu, K. ; Haruyama, T. ; Orime, N. ; Katagi, T.
Author_Institution :
Mitsubishi Electr. Corp., Kamakura-City, Japan
Abstract :
A correction method for the phase distribution of a phased array antenna by the REV (rotated element electric field vector) method using pickup antennas placed at thinned element positions was proposed and tested. The effectiveness of this method for reforming a beam is verified.<>
Keywords :
antenna phased arrays; antenna radiation patterns; beam reforming; built-in correction method; phase distribution correction; phased array antenna; pickup antennas; rotated element electric field vector; thinned element positions; Antenna arrays; Antenna measurements; Antenna radiation patterns; Electric variables measurement; Magnetic field measurement; Mutual coupling; Phase measurement; Phased arrays; Testing; Transmitting antennas;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1991. AP-S. Digest
Conference_Location :
London, Ontario, Canada
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0144-7
DOI :
10.1109/APS.1991.175049
