DocumentCode
1411069
Title
Optimum number of faces of a volume-scanning active array radar
Author
Patel, D.P. ; Trunk, G.V.
Volume
34
Issue
3
fYear
1998
fDate
7/1/1998 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
1032
Lastpage
1037
Abstract
The problem of finding the optimal number of phased array faces for performing hemispheric volume surveillance is considered. Assuming the detection performance is the same in all beam positions and the total number of modules are constant, it is shown that the optimal number of array faces is three. This is true when coverage extends to the zenith and to 45° elevation. It is also true whether the array faces are operating simultaneously or sequentially
Keywords
active antenna arrays; antenna phased arrays; optimisation; phased array radar; radar theory; search radar; beam position; detection performance; grating lobes; hemispheric volume surveillance; long range radar; optimum number of faces; phased array faces; scan time; volume-scanning active array radar; Antenna arrays; Face detection; Geometry; Motion analysis; Phased arrays; Radar antennas; Radar tracking; Sonar; Surveillance; Target tracking;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Aerospace and Electronic Systems, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9251
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/7.705924
Filename
705924
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