A Technique for the Synthesis of Line-Source Antenna Patterns Having Specified Sidelobe Behavior

A new method for the synthesis of line.source antenna patterns having prescribed sidelobe envelope functions is discussed. The patterns obtained are inherently nonsupergained and, in the sense of Taylor patterns, approach the narrowest beamwidth for the given sidelobe behavior. Sample patterns and corresponding aperture distributions, together with required design parameters, are given. The sidelobe envelope functions for those patterns having maximum gain for a given maximum sidelobe level are also presented.