Title :
Evaluation of the large array method
Author_Institution :
R.C. Hansen Inc., Tarzana, CA, USA
fDate :
4/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Scan performance of infinite planar arrays can be approximated using Floquet excitations in a large but finite array. This method is evaluated for arrays of dipoles with and without a backscreen for comparison with exact unit cell results.
Keywords :
antenna arrays; antenna radiation patterns; scanning antennas; Floquet excitations; backscreen; dipoles array; infinite planar arrays; large array method; scanning performance; unit cell;
Journal_Title :
Microwaves, Antennas and Propagation, IEE Proceedings H
