Title :
Beam reconfiguration of linear arrays using parasitic elements
Author :
Rodríguez, J.A. ; Trastoy, A. ; Brégains, J.C. ; Ares, F. ; Franceschetti, G.
Author_Institution :
Grupo de Sistemas Radiantes, Univ. of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Abstract :
An innovative method for linear arrays beam reconfiguration is presented. This pattern reconfigurability is achieved by a mechanical displacement of a parasitic array located in front of an active one. Two worked examples that use parallel dipoles are presented.
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; dipole antenna arrays; linear antenna arrays; linear array beam reconfiguration; parallel dipoles; parasitic array displacement; pattern reconfigurability;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20063674
