结构误差对天线阵面电性能的影响

基于场耦合的概念,建立了有源相控阵天线阵面的机电耦合模型。天线阵面的阵元布置为环栅阵,仿真计算了阵面因子方向图和阵面方向图。依据此环栅阵,将结构误差加入机电耦合模型,得到结构变形误差,阵面加工误差,累积安装误差对天线阵面电性能的影响数据。研究分析结构误差对天线增益、栅瓣电平、波束指向和波束宽度等天线阵面电性能指标的影响,可知天线阵面对振动的位移响应对电性能的影响满足系统的指标要求,阵面加工误差和累积安装误差对天线阵面电性能的影响较小。     

幅相误差对均匀圆阵列系统性能的影响

幅相误差是制约天线阵系统性能的一个重要因素。本文通过建立存在随机幅相误差时的均匀圆阵列模型,分析了此时均匀圆阵列场方向图函数和功率方向图函数的统计特性;围绕方向性系数、旁瓣电平和半功率波瓣宽度三个系统指标,计算了随机幅相误差对均匀圆阵列系统性能的影响;最后在数值分析的基础上进行了计算机仿真和验证。     

天线单元存在幅相不一致性时的波束零点合成技术

波束零点对阵列幅相不一致非常敏感,这一点往往降低了利用零点技术抗干扰的性能.为了改善波束零点在实际系统中对干扰的抑制效果,本文通过对理想约束模型进行预畸变处理,大大的降低了天线单元幅相不一致性对波束零点的影响.对该方法的进一步推广,天线单元存在方向性误差和天线单元有缺失情况下的零点合成问题也得到了解决.本文中的仿真结果和实际数据处理结果都进一步证明了该方法的有效性.     

Radiation Pattern of Multibeam Array Antenna with Digital Beamforming for Stratospheric Communication System: Statistical Simulation

This paper presents the results of the numerical simulation of a multibeam active phased array antenna for a High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS). The simulation takes into account the random errors caused by the nonidentity of the array elements and the inaccuracy of the antenna calibration. The results of our statistical simulation show that the strict requirements on the sidelobe envelope for HAPSs can be met when the amplitude and phase distribution errors are minor, a condition which may be achieved by using digital beamforming.     

基于LS_SVM的下行波束盲校正算法

在智能天线系统中,由于各阵元之间存在着耦合和激励误差,在对下行波束进行赋形时,这些误差会使产生波束指向严重偏离期望的方向,造成天线增益下降。针对这一问题,提出了一种基于最小二乘支持矢量机（LS_SVM）的下行波束盲校正算法：该算法首先利用发射的训练序列对支持矢量机（SVM）进行训练,然后利用所得的权值补偿耦合和激励误差,使发射波束的指向符合期望的方向,最后采用自适应波束综合算法产生主波束宽度以及副瓣电平符合期望值的方向图。对该方法进行了仿真验证,仿真结果表明,该算法简单易行,具有实时处理的能力。     

星载SAR相控阵天线展开误差的模糊性能分析

根据星载SAR天线的特点建立了天线展开误差模型,定义了展开不平直度指标,基于成对回波理论推导了存在展开误差条件下天线方向图函数的表达式,推出单频天线展开误差分量与方位模糊度之间统计关系,给出了天线展开误差影响方位模糊度指标的上界.大量的计算机仿真验证了本文分析方法的正确性.     

基于粒子群算法的天线阵方向图优化

雷达阵列天线常涉及方向图综合,而天线阵综合常常是利用优化算法优化单元幅相及间距等参数的过程。粒子群算法具有理论简单、参数少和易于实现等特点,文中基于这一简单易行的优化算法,给出一种阵列天线赋形波束综合方法。通过优化阵列天线中各单元的馈电幅度和相位同时实现主瓣的赋形和副瓣电平的抑制,或通过仅相位加权实现主瓣波束赋形,得到优良的余割平方赋形。通过实例设计验证了粒子群算法优化天线阵方向图的有效性。     

Synthesis of linear antenna arrays using Z transforms

It is well known that a linear antenna array with equally spaced elements can be represented by a polynomial whose roots correspond to the nulls of its antenna pattern. Since the linear array has equally spaced elements, its polynomial has only integral powers of the variable, so that the array can be represented by aZtransform. Therefore, the effect of moving roots of the polynomial can be represented as a linear sampled-data system problem, which is solved by using a table ofZtransforms or by discrete numerical convolution. In this paper, the quantitative effects on the array and its antenna pattern caused by moving roots of the polynomial are determined, and these effects are utilized for array synthesis to produce desired antenna patterns. Examples illustrating the use of this new synthesis technique include modification of a uniform array to obtain low sidelobes in the antenna pattern and synthesis of an array to produce nulls in its antenna pattern in the directions of discrete and spatially distributed interference sources.     

Sidelobe suppression considerations in the design of an electronically steered IFF antenna

This paper deals with considerations in the design of an electronically steered IFF antenna which is to provide sidelobe suppression through the use of a difference beam with gain higher than that of the sum beam everywhere outside of the mainlobe region. The influence of the suppression requirement upon illumination design tradeoffs in beamwidth, sidelobe levels, and taper efficiency is demonstrated theoretically for an array restricted to 16 elements. The sidelobe suppression performance for this array, with appropriate choices for amplitude taper, number of phase shifter bits and randomizing phase function, is examined in detail for susceptibility to failures in elements, failures in individual phase shifter bits, and random phase and amplitude illumination errors. In the case of random errors, performance variability with steering direction is examined and a criterion involving the radiation patterns at both the transmit and receive RF frequencies is defined as a measure of performance. It is seen that the design analyzed is successful in reducing the corresponding performance degradation to very low levels in even the worst cases. Expressions are presented for estimating the effects of increasing the number of elements upon improvements in performance in the presence of component failures or random errors.     

A comparison of time versus frequency domain antenna patterns

This paper compares the performance of antenna arrays that use sinusoidal and ultra-short pulse waveforms. There are two parts to the paper: first, a comparison of narrowband versus ultra-wideband linear arrays using an analytic approach and second, a series of computer simulations used to extend the analytic results and to show the characteristics of nonstandard array configurations. Analysis shows that antennas using ultra-short waveforms have highly desirable pattern properties that do not appreciably degrade under conditions of high array sparsity, failed elements, or antenna element position errors. Patterns are given that show these properties directly. These results are of particular importance to the emerging technology of base-band or time-domain communications and remote sensing. It addresses the practical problem of designing extremely large aperture space-based arrays without populating those arrays densely with antenna elements and also reducing the traditional fabrication tolerances.     

A Beam-Steering and -Switching Antenna Array Using a Coupled Phase-Locked Loop Array

We present the analysis and experimental results of a beam-steering and -switching antenna array using coupled oscillators and phase-locked loops. With the use of a type-II coupled phase-locked loop array and an external reference signal, the antenna array can steer its beam by a single control voltage, reduce the beam-pointing error arising from the phase errors of the oscillator array, and hold its output frequency stably at the reference signal frequency in operation. Using a double-pole double-throw switch and a difference amplifier at the center element of the antenna array, one can switch the array radiation pattern between the sum pattern and the difference pattern. Moreover, the beam-scanning range is extended to plusmn 90deg by properly using frequency prescalers in the phase-locked loops. The radiation characteristics of a three-element antenna array are measured to verify the array performance.     

Features of formation of the patterns of a monopulse active phased array antenna with a dome lens

A method for the control of the transmission coefficients of antenna elements of a system comprising an active phased array antenna (APAA) and a dome lens, which ensures formation of a deep boresight null of the elevation difference pattern, is proposed. The effect of the control method on the characteristics of receiving monopulse channels of the APAA depending on the intrinsic noise of antenna elements is analyzed. The results of the well-known theory of reception of a nonplane wave by an antenna with continuous aperture are extended to the case of an array antenna.     

采用非线性最小二乘法实现双频圆形天线阵的方向图综合

研究了20GHz和30GHz双频段圆环阵列天线的方向图综合方法。采用了非线性最小二乘法对影响天线方向图的诸多参数,如单元的幅度和相位、单元间距以及单元在阵中的位置进行优化设计,以使双频段阵列方向图在最小二乘意义上逼近预先给定的理想方向图。仿真结果表明该方法可行、有效。     

Radiation characteristics of a spherical array of circularly polarized elements

The radiation properties of a spherical phased-array antenna with circularly polarized elements are studied. Each antenna element is assumed to have a cosine type of field pattern. It is found that such an array is capable of providing complete hemispherical coverage without appreciable loss of gain. The radiation produced by the array stays circularly polarized in all directions, and the state of polarization is independent of beam steering. A special distribution of elements on a spherical surface is developed. This considerably suppresses the grating lobes in the pattern and thereby makes the antenna array broadband. Numerical calculations are made to determine the directivity and half-power beamwidth for the radiation patterns produced under various situations.     

Parallel-series feed network with improved G/T performance for high-gain microstrip antenna arrays

A 16 x 8 microstrip antenna array with 28 dB of gain at 18 GHz using a parallel-series feed with reduced conductor traces is presented. The feed network connects antenna elements with about 50% reduction in conductor traces compared to conventional arrays with equal numbers of radiating elements. It also enhances the gain-bandwidth performance of the array and maintains a broadside radiation pattern in a wider frequency band. The full-wave simulation results are verified by means of measurements that demonstrate a relative gain-bandwidth of 4.4% with less than 1 dB of gain ripple.     

差分馈电双极化四波束方向图可重构天线

提出了一种平面差分馈电双极化四波束方向图可重构天线.该天线由两个相互正交的偶极子和四个带PIN二极管的寄生单元构成,有两个差分馈电端口,通过短截微带线给两个相互正交的偶极子馈电.两个偶极子正交摆放、异面垂直,与寄生单元蚀刻在同一基板上,整体结构简单.切换PIN二极管的不同状态得到四个波束的方向图可重构和两种方式的极化可...     

基于机电耦合的有源相控阵天线辐射和散射特性综合优化

针对有源相控阵天线的雷达散射截面(Radar Cross Section,RCS)计算复杂、缩减困难,以及RCS与辐射性能难以兼顾问题,基于阵面结构变形与安装引起的辐射单元位置偏移分析,利用辐射单元相位误差,建立了有源相控阵天线阵列散射因子RCS的机电耦合模型.并基于该耦合模型,应用粒子群优化算法,优化阵面所有辐射单元的安装高度,以实现有源相控阵天线辐射性能和散射性能的全优.仿真结果表明,所建立的耦合模型及综合优化方法能够在保证有源相控阵天线辐射性能的条件下,有效缩减其RCS,具有重要的工程应用价值.     

多波束阵列天线单元互耦效应分析

互耦效应导致阵列天线单元间耦合能量的矢量和随扫描角而变化，在特定频率和方向上可能产生较大的功率反射，并且引起方向图出现虚假波瓣。运用散射参数法对阵列天线单元互耦效应进行理论分析。阐述了其对天线性能的影响，提出了各种指标的实验测试方法。     

采用非线性最小二乘法实现圆环天线阵的方向图综合

为使阵列天线获得圆对称方向图,通常采用环阵的排列方式。本文研究了圆环阵列天线的特殊方向图综合方法,文中采用非线性最小二乘法对影响天线方向图的诸多参数,如单元的幅度和相位、单元间距以及单元在阵中的位置进行了优化设计,使阵列方向图在最小二乘意义上逼近预先给定的理想方向图。仿真结果表明该方法可行、有效。     

Rapid Method for Finding Faulty Elements in Antenna Arrays Using Far Field Pattern Samples

A simple and fast technique that allows a diagnosis of faulty elements in antenna arrays, that only needs to consider a small number of samples of its degraded far-field pattern is described. The method tabulates patterns radiated by the array with 1 faulty element only. Then, the pattern corresponding to the configuration of failed/unfailed elements under test is calculated using the error-free pattern and the patterns with 1 faulty element. The configuration with the lowest difference between the calculated and the degraded patterns is selected. Comparison of the performance of this method using an exhaustive search and a genetic algorithm for an equispaced linear array of 100 $lambda /2$-dipoles is shown. Mutual coupling as well as noise/measurement errors in the pattern samples were considered in the numerical analysis.