Title :
The active element pattern method for beamforming with nonuniform arrays
Author :
Rogier, H. ; De Zutter, D.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Inf. Technol., Ghent Univ., Belgium
Abstract :
The active element pattern method is introduced as a rigorous technique to perform null steering and beam steering with compact arrays. The arrays consist of planar antenna elements that are not uniformly spaced. The effects of polarization and the use of some simple beamforming strategies are evaluated.
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; array signal processing; beam steering; electromagnetic wave polarisation; indoor radio; microstrip antenna arrays; mobile antennas; planar antenna arrays; active element pattern method; beam steering; beamforming; compact arrays; microstrip antenna elements; mobile terminals; nonuniform arrays; null steering; planar antenna elements; polarization; wireless indoor systems; Antenna arrays; Array signal processing; Costs; Impedance; Information technology; Microstrip antennas; Mobile antennas; Planar arrays; Polarization; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2003. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Columbus, OH, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7846-6
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2003.1217404
