Title :
Antenna designer´s notebook-bandwidth of the array factor for phase-steered arrays
Author :
Schrank, Hal ; Hemmi, Chris
fDate :
2/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Formulas for absolute bandwidth are derived directly from the array-factor equation for a uniform array. The formulas show that instantaneous bandwidth depends only on the array size and the scan angle and is independent of the operating frequency of the array. Simple formulas are developed for estimating bandwidths other than the 3-dB bandwidth, and for arrays with amplitude tapers
Keywords :
antenna phased arrays; antenna theory; amplitude tapers; array factor bandwidth; phase-steered arrays; scan angle; Antenna arrays; Bandwidth; Broadband amplifiers; Equations; Instruments; Neodymium; Phased arrays; Radio frequency; Radiofrequency amplifiers; Senior members;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation Magazine, IEEE