DocumentCode :
1160380
Title :
RCS computation for a large array of waveguide slots with finite wall thickness using the MoM accelerated by P-FFT algorithm
Author :
Zhang, Lei ; Yuan, Ning ; Zhang, Min ; Li, Le-Wei ; Gan, Yeow-Beng
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Nat. Univ. of Singapore, Singapore
Volume :
53
Issue :
9
fYear :
2005
Firstpage :
3101
Lastpage :
3105
Abstract :
This correspondence presents an accurate and efficient method of moments (MoM) for analyzing electromagnetic scattering by a large finite array of waveguide slots with finite thickness. In this method, the mixed potential integral equation (MPIE) is utilized onto both upper and lower surfaces of the slots, and the subdomain MoM procedure is implemented to obtain the equivalent magnetic current distributions. The precorrected fast Fourier transform (P-FFT) method is employed to accelerate the entire computational process to reduce significantly the memory requirements for large arrays. During the MoM procedure, the Rao-Wilton-Glisson (RWG) functions are used as the basis and testing functions, with both z- and x-directional magnetic currents considered. This approach extends applicability of the present method to solve the MPIE for characterizing waveguide slots of arbitrary shape and distribution and the capability of the integral equation based fast algorithm. Numerical results are obtained and compared with the experimental results, to verify the accuracy and efficiency of this technique.
Keywords :
antenna testing; computational electromagnetics; electromagnetic wave scattering; fast Fourier transforms; integral equations; method of moments; radar antennas; radar cross-sections; slot antenna arrays; MPIE; MoM acceleration; P-FFT algorithm; RCS computation; RWG basis function; Rao-Wilton-Glisson; basis-testing function; electromagnetic scattering; equivalent magnetic current distribution; finite wall thickness; method of moment; mixed potential integral equation; precorrected fast Fourier transform; radar cross section; waveguide slot array; Acceleration; Current distribution; Electromagnetic analysis; Electromagnetic scattering; Electromagnetic waveguides; Fast Fourier transforms; Integral equations; Magnetic analysis; Moment methods; Testing; Precorrected fast Fourier transform (P-FFT); Rao–Wilton–Glisson (RWG) basis functions; radar cross section RCS; scattering; slot arrays; waveguide;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0018-926X
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/TAP.2005.854537
Filename :
1504973
Link To Document :
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