DocumentCode
1304530
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
Volume
59
Issue
12
fYear
2011
Firstpage
4849
Lastpage
4853
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;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-926X
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TAP.2011.2165510
Filename
5995153
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