Modified neural multiple source tracking algorithm in the presence of mutual coupling

In smart antenna systems, mutual coupling between elements can significantly degrade the processing algorithms (H. Zhiyong et al., 2006). In this paper mutual coupling effects on modified neural multiple source tracking algorithm (MN-MUST) has been studied. MN- MUST algorithm applied to the uniform circular array (UCA) geometry for the first time. The validity of MN-MUST algorithm in the presence of mutual coupling has been proved for both uniform linear array (ULA) and UCA. Simulation results of MN-MUST algorithm are provided for UCA for the first time. The presence of mutual coupling degraded the MN-MUST algorithm performed in the absence of mutual coupling, as expected.