Design of a linear array antenna for shaped beam using genetic algorithm

A linear array antenna design with desired radiation pattern has been presented based on genetic algorithm (GA) approach. Examples of cosecant and flat‐topped beam patterns are illustrated to show the flexibility of GA to solve complex antenna synthesis problems by suitably selecting the fitness function, even with a simple GA. The results have been validated by IE3D electromagnetic simulation. The antenna arrays with different element geometries can also be implemented using the proposed technique. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J RF and Microwave CAE, 2008.     

MEMS矢量水听器阵列信号处理研究

MEMS矢量水听器是一种新型的水声传感器,对这种传感器的原理进行了简要介绍。为了验证该MEMS矢量水听器阵列的目标估计性能,进行了矢量阵的深海实验研究,选取了MUSIC算法应用于该MEMS矢量阵。实验结果表明:在复杂海洋环境中,该MEMS矢量阵能够实现对目标的方位估计和水下运动目标的航迹跟踪,从而验证了该MEMS矢量水听器成阵的可行性,为工程化应用奠定了基础。     

An eigenstructure-based 2D DOA estimation method using dual-size spatial invariance array

A sparse planar array vertically placed in y-z plane is proposed to improve the angle estimation accuracy of sources in low angle region with reflection multipath.With two sizes of spatial invariances along both dimensions,the array estimates the azimuth and elevation angles using unitary ESPRIT(estimation of signal parameters via rotational invariance techniques).The first spatial invariance with a displacement of half-wavelength yields unambiguous coarse estimates of high-variance,while the second spatial...     

基于声矢量阵小样本数据的DOA估计研究

根据水下目标在其到达方位(DOA)搜索空间的稀疏性,采用稀疏分解理论实现了小样本、低信噪比条件下的声矢量阵DOA估计。通过分析,构造出基于声矢量阵阵列流型形式的过完备原子库,并采用正交匹配追踪算法得到目标的DOA估计。通过仿真,基于稀疏分解的声矢量阵DOA估计算法对单快拍数据进行处理,即可得到比较准确的DOA估计结果。对湖试数据进行了处理,验证了算法的有效性和优越性。     

基于广义相位平滑的矢量阵列波达方向估计

研究如何利用信号的非圆性提高声矢量阵列信号波达方向(Directon of arrival,DOA)估计的精度.提出通过广义相位平滑预处理提高多重信号分类(Multiple signal classification,MUSIC)DOA估计方法特征子空间对数据协方差矩阵扰动的鲁棒性.该法适用于任意中心对称声矢量阵列,且无需子阵划分,不存在孔径损失,并可完成两个多径信号的解相干.仿真结果表明,广义相位平滑处理可明显改善恶劣条件下(低信噪比,小快拍教)基于MUSIC的非圆信号DOA估计精度.     

用于卫星通信的Ku波段宽带双频双极化微带天线阵

利用口径耦合馈电、错位倒相馈网技术和单层微带贴片结构设计出一种用于卫星通信的Ku波段宽带双频双极化微带四元天线阵。用电磁仿真软件CST2008对天线阵的电特性进行了仿真和优化。四元天线阵实测结果表明:水平极化端口在11.21GHz～13.47GHz频率范围内VSWR燮1.5,相对阻抗带宽为18.3%;垂直极化端口在13.43GHz～14.88GHz频率范围内VSWR燮1.5,相对阻抗带宽为10.24%。工作频带内两端口隔离度<-35dB,最大增益为13.2dB,与仿真结果一致。     

Joint multiple parameters estimation for coherent chirp signals using vector sensor array

In this paper, an algorithm is proposed to estimate starting frequency （SF）, chirp rate （CR）, 2-D direction-of-arrivals （DOA） and polarization of coherent chirp signals with vector sensor arrays. The fractional Fourier transformation （FRFT） is used to estimate SF and CR of chirp signals in this method. And a new correlation matrix is reconstructed to suppress the noise. The property of the vector sensor array is employed to solve the problem of insufficient rank from signal coherence. The L-shaped uniform array of expend aperture is used to improve the precision of es- timation, and the method of solving the ambiguity of angle under the condition of coherent signals is presented. The performance of this algorithm is compared with that of spatial smoothing method to verify the efficacy of this approach.     

Interference suppression algorithm in reception of an incident electromagnetic wave by a multichannel antenna system

An algorithm for transformation of signals received by a multichannel antenna system that supports suppression of several interferences that act in the region of the side lobes of the receiving plane of the antenna array is proposed. The useful effect is achieved through a solution of an optimization problem involving approximation of the directional diagrams of the basic and compensation antennas in the region of the side lobes.     

基于球麦克风阵列的多声源定位方法

通过球麦克风阵列采集高阶声场的声压信息,采用球谐函数分解声场并建立信号模型,应用MUSIC算法提取出声源的方位。由于MUSIC算法在信号源相干性比较高,特别是声源比较接近时,其分辨率会严重下降,提出了一种基于空间平滑的瓣分块方法来提高定位的效果。仿真实验采用了一个72元的球阵,实验结果表明：提出的方法能同时有效地确定声场中多个声源的位置,能比较好地对抗噪声的影响。     

DOA estimation based on fourth order cumulant beamforming for nonuniform linear array of DIFAR sonobuoys

The Directional Frequency Analysis and Recording (DIFAR) sonobuoy has been widely used in underwater target localization because it can capture more information than the Low Frequency Analysis and Recording (LOFAR) omnidirectional sonobuoy. Recently, array processing for fields of DIFAR sonobuoys has attracted considerable attention in order to enhance the direction of arrival (DOA) estimation performance and accuracy. DIFAR sonobuoys may become irregularly spaced due to the deployment method and the drift experienced once deployed, resulting in a nonuniform array. In this paper, we demonstrate the fourth-order cumulant beamforming (FOC-BF) technique to estimate the DOA for a nonuniform linear array of DIFAR sonobuoys. FOC-BF was compared with the conventional beamforming (CBF) through simulation works. The results show that FOC-BF provides better spatial spectrum with lower sidelobes than CBF. Furthermore, FOC-BF provides superior DOA estimation accuracy over CBF at very low signal to noise ratios (SNR).     

基于频域ICA的波达方向估计方法

为降低阵元数目和提高相干多径入射信号的波达方向(DOA)估计精度。提出了一种基于频域独立分量分析与波束零点形成相结合的DOA估计方法。该方法综合利用阵列结构信息和目标信号的统计独立特性,与常规算法相比,降低了算法对阵元数目和精度的依赖,并能实现对相干多径入射信号的DOA估计。计算机仿真结果表明,该算法具有少阵元、收敛快、误差小的特点。     

双层pillbox天线蝶形馈源研究

研究了双层pillbox天线一种新型的馈源结构。利用矢量有限元方法结合PML边界条件分析馈源腔内场分布和回波损耗,研究了不同反射板形状对腔体电场分布及照射角度的影响,优化设计了一种具有蝶形副反射板的馈源腔。在Ku频段,该馈源腔-3 dB波束宽度达到160°,与传统的馈源形式相比提高了馈源的照射角度,改善了口面的辐射效率。     

一种高性能的二维波达方向估计算法

在二维虚拟ESPRIT算法的基础上,提出了一种高性能的改进算法。改进方法依照子阵数据直接空间平滑的思想对子阵数据进行预处理,用虚拟阵列变换技术实施阵列变换,采用波达方向矩阵法的思路计算二维角度参数。仿真结果表明,相比于空域平滑的DOA矩阵法和空域平滑的二维虚拟ESPRIT算法,该方法在低信噪比情况下对相干信号源具有更好的估计性能,对独立信号源,能够估计出超过子阵阵元数的信号。     

基于压缩感知理论的声矢量阵方位估计方法

水下目标在方位估计搜索空间中具有稀疏性,基于声矢量传感器阵空间稀疏模型实现小样本条件下的方位估计,结合压缩感知(CS)理论框架下方位估计的特点,通过对平滑l0范数快速精确的求解来估计目标方位角,该方法具有运算速度快、高分辨的特点.通过实验仿真从运算时间、分辨力等方面与常规波束形成(CBF)算法和最小方差无失真响应(MVDR)算法进行比较分析,验证了该方法的可行性与有效性.     

Design of hexa‐band planar inverted‐F antenna using hybrid BSO‐NM algorithm for mobile phone communications

This article presents a new design of multiband planar inverted‐F antenna with slotted ground plane and S‐etched slot on the radiation patch. The proposed antenna is optimized using an efficient global hybrid optimization method combining bacterial swarm optimization and Nelder‐Mead (BSO‐NM) algorithm to cover a very important six service bands including GSM900, GPS1575, DCS1800, PCS1900, ISM2450, and 4G5000 MHz with enhanced bandwidths. The BSO‐NM algorithm in Matlab code is linked to the CST Microwave studio software to simulate the antenna. To validate the results, the antenna is analyzed using the finite difference time domain (FDTD) method. A good agreement is achieved between the results of EM simulation and that produced from the FDTD method. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J RF and Microwave CAE, 2013.