Title :
Beamformers: broadband RF technology for integrated networks
Author :
Howard, J. ; Logothetis, J. ; Wilson, J.
Author_Institution :
Electromagnetic Technol. Inc., Springfield, NJ, USA
Abstract :
Beamformers are used in both radiation and reception of electromagnetic energy. Beamforming networks in antenna arrays shape beams and steer their direction electronically; requiring no mechanical motion. Arrays of antennas combined with beamformers create synthetic spatial apertures. In addition, beamformers are used for spatial filtering of interference signals. Applications include radar, satellite communications and remote sensing.
Keywords :
antenna accessories; antenna arrays; antenna radiation patterns; filtering theory; interference suppression; radar antennas; remote sensing; satellite antennas; spatial filters; EM energy radiation; EM energy reception; antenna arrays; beam shaping; beam steering; beamforming networks; broadband RF technology; electromagnetic energy; frequency domain beamformers; integrated networks; interference signals; radar; remote sensing; satellite communications; spatial filtering; synthetic spatial apertures; Antenna arrays; Aperture antennas; Array signal processing; Directive antennas; Electromagnetic radiation; Electromagnetic radiative interference; Filtering; Radar antennas; Radio frequency; Shape;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1996. AP-S. Digest
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3216-4
DOI :
10.1109/APS.1996.549913
