Title :
On the Robustness to Element Failures of Linear ADS-Thinned Arrays
Author :
Carlin, Matteo ; Oliveri, Giacomo ; Massa, Andrea
Author_Institution :
DISI, Univ. of Trento, Trento, Italy
Abstract :
The robustness of the analytical thinning based on almost difference sets (ADSs) is analyzed when faulty elements are present in linear arrays. Peak sidelobe level (PSL) statistics of the damaged layouts are numerically inferred from representative simulations dealing with different aperture sizes and element failure rates.
Keywords :
failure analysis; linear antenna arrays; almost difference sets; element failures; faulty elements; linear ADS-thinned arrays; linear arrays; peak sidelobe level statistics; Antenna arrays; Apertures; Failure analysis; Linear antenna arrays; Robustness; Almost difference sets; element failure; thinned arrays;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TAP.2011.2165510
