Title :
Mutual Coupling in Large Finite Phased Arrays for Wideband Applications
Author :
Lewis, G.M. ; Henderson, R.I. ; Guy, R.F. ; Lewis, R.A.
Author_Institution :
Adv. Technol. Centre, BAE Syst., Great Baddow
Abstract :
An improved understanding of the characteristics of phased arrays has been used to identify techniques to increase the bandwidth of operation. In particular, the mutual coupling has been found to be key to extending the bandwidth by reducing the lowest frequency of operation. The choice of radiating element plays a significant role, and by comparing the performance of arrays of two types of element, both generic and element specific techniques have been identified.
Keywords :
antenna phased arrays; antenna radiation patterns; element specific techniques; finite phased arrays; generic specific techniques; mutual coupling; radiating element; wideband applications; antenna; array; coupling; wideband;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation, 2007. EuCAP 2007. The Second European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Edinburgh
Print_ISBN :
978-0-86341-842-6
