Optimization of thinned aperiodic linear phased arrays using genetic algorithms to reduce grating lobes during scanning

The scan volume of a thinned periodic linear phased array is proportional to the spacing between array elements. As the spacing between elements increases beyond a half wavelength, the scan range of the array will be significantly reduced due to the appearance of grating lobes. This paper investigat...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on antennas and propagation 2002-12, Vol.50 (12), p.1732-1742
Main Authors: Bray, M.G., Werner, D.H., Boeringer, D.W., Machuga, D.W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antennas
Application software
Arrays
Computational modeling
Design optimization
Directivity
Genetic algorithms
Gratings
Impedance
Lobes
Optimization
Phased arrays
Robustness
Scanning
Simulated annealing
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Summary:The scan volume of a thinned periodic linear phased array is proportional to the spacing between array elements. As the spacing between elements increases beyond a half wavelength, the scan range of the array will be significantly reduced due to the appearance of grating lobes. This paper investigates a method of creating thinned aperiodic linear phased arrays through the application of genetic algorithms that will suppress the grating lobes with increased steering angles. In addition, the genetic algorithm will place restrictions on the driving-point impedance of each element so that they are well behaved during scanning. A genetic algorithm approach is also introduced for the purpose of evolving an optimal set of matching networks. Finally, an efficient technique for evaluating the directivity of an aperiodic array of half-wave dipoles is developed for use in conjunction with genetic algorithms.
ISSN:0018-926X
1558-2221
DOI:10.1109/TAP.2002.807947