Title :
Stein´s limit for finite and infinite multi-beam arrays
Author :
Johansson, Joakim F.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Radio & Space Sci., Chalmers Univ. of Technol., Gothenburg, Sweden
Abstract :
The Stein efficiency is calculated for several cases of finite and infinite two-dimensional multibeam antenna array systems. The results show that the efficiency increases quadratically for small beam separations for large arrays.<>
Keywords :
antenna arrays; antenna theory; Stein efficiency; beam separations; finite arrays; infinite arrays; multi-beam antenna arrays; two-dimensional; Antennas and propagation; Apertures; Contracts; Eigenvalues and eigenfunctions; Lighting; NASA; Optical coupling; Sampling methods; Space technology; Spaceborne radar;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1989. AP-S. Digest
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA, USA
DOI :
10.1109/APS.1989.134788
