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RCS Estimation of Linear and Planar Dipole Phased Arrays: Approximate Model
Title:
RCS Estimation of Linear and Planar Dipole Phased Arrays: Approximate Model
Author:
Singh, Hema. author.
ISBN:
9789812877543
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Edition:
1st ed. 2016.
Physical Description:
XX, 47 p. 17 illus. in color. online resource.
Series:
SpringerBriefs in Computational Electromagnetics,
Contents:
Introduction -- RCS of Parallel-Fed Linear Dipole Array using Approximate Model -- Linear Dipole Array: Simulation Results -- RCS of Parallel-Fed Planar Dipole Array using Approximate Model -- Planar Dipole Array: Simulation Results -- Conclusion.
Abstract:
In this book, the RCS of a parallel-fed linear and planar dipole array is derived using an approximate method. The signal propagation within the phased array system determines the radar cross section (RCS) of phased array. The reflection and transmission coefficients for a signal at different levels of the phased-in scattering array system depend on the impedance mismatch and the design parameters. Moreover the mutual coupling effect in between the antenna elements is an important factor. A phased array system comprises of radiating elements followed by phase shifters, couplers, and terminating load impedance. These components lead to respective impedances towards the incoming signal that travels through them before reaching receive port of the array system. In this book, the RCS is approximated in terms of array factor, neglecting the phase terms. The mutual coupling effect is taken into account. The dependence of the RCS pattern on the design parameters is analyzed. The approximate model is established as an efficient method for RCS estimation of phased arrays. This book presents a detailed formulation of approximate method to determine RCS of phased arrays, which is explained using schematics and illustrations. This book should help the reader understand the impinging signal path and its reflections/transmissions within the phased array system.
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