Title :
Conformal array synthesis using alternating projections, with maximal likelihood estimation used in one of the projection operators
Author :
Botha, E. ; McNamara, Derek A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Electron. Eng., Pretoria Univ., South Africa
Abstract :
A technique is described for the synthesis of conformal arrays. Account is taken of the effect of individual element patterns and polarisation in the presence of the host surface. The application of the method to the case of a linear array of slots on a circular cylinder is discussed.
Keywords :
antenna arrays; antenna radiation patterns; antenna theory; electromagnetic wave polarisation; slot antennas; alternating projections; antenna array synthesis; circular cylinder; conformal arrays; element patterns; linear array; maximal likelihood estimation; polarisation; slots;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19931153
