DocumentCode
55030
Title
Optimization of Sparse Time-Modulated Array by Genetic Algorithm for Radar Applications
Author
Euziere, Jerome ; Guinvarc´h, R. ; Uguen, Bernard ; Gillard, Raphael
Author_Institution
Supelec, SONDRA, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
Volume
13
fYear
2014
fDate
2014
Firstpage
161
Lastpage
164
Abstract
This letter investigates sparse time-modulated arrays (STMAs). It shows that they provide an efficient solution to achieve specified radiation patterns in radar application with a reduced number of bits to code the weighting coefficients. Interference rejection is also demonstrated.
Keywords
antenna arrays; antenna radiation patterns; genetic algorithms; interference suppression; radar antennas; STMA; antenna arrays; genetic algorithm; interference rejection; radar application; radar applications; radiation patterns; sparse time-modulated array optimization; weighting coefficients; Antennas; Arrays; Chebyshev approximation; Interference; Optimization; Radar applications; Antenna arrays; antenna patterns synthesis; genetic algorithm; radar; time modulation;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1536-1225
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/LAWP.2014.2299285
Filename
6708452
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