Title :
Simulated annealing optimization applied to antenna arrays with failed elements
Author_Institution :
Core Unit Antenna Technol., Ericsson Microwave Syst. AB, Molndal, Sweden
Abstract :
Simulated annealing is applied to the synthesis of an array antenna when element failures occurs, by reoptimizing the remaining elements amplitude and phase distribution. The goal is to reduce peak side lobe level while constraining the gain of the antenna.
Keywords :
antenna arrays; antenna radiation patterns; simulated annealing; amplitude distribution; antenna array synthesis; antenna gain constraint; failed elements; peak side lobe level reduction; phase distribution; simulated annealing optimization; Antenna arrays; Brain modeling; Cost function; Linear antenna arrays; Microwave antenna arrays; Microwave technology; Optimization methods; Phased arrays; Simulated annealing; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1999. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5639-x
DOI :
10.1109/APS.1999.789177
