Optimization of a gangbuster reflectarray antenna

Author

Mussetta, M. ; Pirinoli, P. ; Bliznyuk, N. ; Engheta, N. ; Zich, R.E.

Author_Institution

Dept. Electr. Eng., Politecnico di Milano, Italy

Volume

3A

fYear

2005

fDate

3-8 July 2005

Firstpage

626

Abstract

In this paper we discuss the optimization of the design, carried out through a pseudo-random optimization algorithm, of a gangbuster reflectarray antenna. The variation of reflection coefficient phase on the reflectarray surface is achieved by varying the length of the local wires in the gangbuster surface. For the optimization, a genetic algorithm has been used to maximize the re-radiated field in a certain direction (e.g., the broadside direction) and to reduce the sidelobe level.

Keywords

antenna radiation patterns; electromagnetic wave reflection; genetic algorithms; microstrip antenna arrays; reflector antennas; broadside direction; gangbuster reflectarray antenna; genetic algorithm; local wire length; pseudo-random optimization algorithm; re-radiated field maximization; reduced sidelobe level; reflectarray surface; reflection coefficient phase; Design optimization; Genetic algorithms; Geometry; Laboratories; Optical reflection; Phased arrays; Polarization; Propulsion; Reflector antennas; Wire;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2005 IEEE

Print_ISBN

0-7803-8883-6

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/APS.2005.1552331

Filename

1552331