Abstract
The least mean square error of the constrained
least-squares optimization method is studied. The phases
of non-zero goal values and the phases of non-zero
constraint values can be selected by a fast iteration for
optimum fit to the goal function amplitude. This kind of
modified least-squares optimization method opens up a
fast and robust synthesis method for large conformal
antenna arrays. Constraints can be written also for the
element excitation amplitudes and a phase synthesis with
pre-defined amplitudes can be done. Iterative
weight-correction technique is used for accurate
side-lobe control. Synthesis examples of two-dimensional
elliptical and large three-dimensional conformal antenna
arrays are presented.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 859-867 |
| Journal | IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation |
| Volume | 55 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2007 |
| MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Keywords
- antenna arrays
- conformal antennas
- least squares methods
- optimization