Title :
A conformal retrodirective array for radar applications using a heterodyne phased scattering element
Author :
Pobanz, C.W. ; Itoh, Takayuki
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., California Univ., Los Angeles, CA, USA
Abstract :
A 6 GHz retrodirective antenna array has been developed for use in radar and backscatter-mode communication systems. The array is based on a novel microstrip mixer-antenna element that provides the conjugate phase shift necessary for retro-reflection of incident signals, and which responds to all polarizations.<>
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; backscatter; conformal antennas; directive antennas; microstrip antenna arrays; microwave mixers; radar antennas; 6 GHz; SHF; backscatter-mode communication systems; conformal retrodirective array; conjugate phase shift; heterodyne phased scattering element; microstrip mixer-antenna element; radar applications; retro-reflection; Antenna arrays; Circuits; Filters; Phased arrays; Radar antennas; Radar applications; Radar scattering; Radio frequency; Signal processing; Transponders;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 1995., IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2581-8
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.1995.405902
