Sparse Phased Array Antennas: Theory and Applications (Artech House Antennas and Propagation Library)

This ground-breaking resource gives you the background theories and know-how you need to effectively design active phased array antennas with wider bandwidth and scan volume utilizing sparse array technology. The book shows you how to incorporate aperiodic arrays and sparse arrays as a solution for overcoming the restrictions faced in conventional phased antenna designs – such as blind spots, limited scan volume, large power and cooling requirements, RF path losses, and increased complexity – while adhering to the maintenance of SWAP-C resources widely used in aerospace and defence. Packed with step-by-step information and research results unavailable in any other single source to date, the book introduces you to new concepts and techniques that potentially can be applied to many critical defense and commercial requirements. You will understand the fundamental antenna technology being deployed in modern systems and be equipped to design problem-solving sparse array models proven by electromagnetic simulations that can reduce the cost and overall complexity of the existing systems. This is an important resource for phased array antenna designers interested in utilizing sparse array technology with wider bandwidth and the scan volume. The book’s straightforward approach and easy-to-follow language also make it accessible to students and those new to the field.