Optimized element positions for prescribed radar cross section pattern of linear dipole arrays

Shuai Zhang; Shu-Xi Gong; Ying Guan; Bao Lu

doi:10.1002/mmce.20556

Optimized element positions for prescribed radar cross section pattern of linear dipole arrays

International Journal of RF and Microwave Computer-Aided Engineering ◽

10.1002/mmce.20556 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 21 (6) ◽

pp. 622-628 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Shuai Zhang ◽

Shu-Xi Gong ◽

Ying Guan ◽

Bao Lu

Keyword(s):

Cross Section ◽

Radar Cross Section ◽

Linear Dipole

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Radar Cross Section of Multielement Linear Dipole Arrays

2006 International Conference on Mathematical Methods in Electromagnetic Theory ◽

10.1109/mmet.2006.1689735 ◽

2006 ◽

Author(s):

O.A. Yurtsev ◽

Y.Y. Bobkov ◽

A.A. Alrifai

Keyword(s):

Cross Section ◽

Radar Cross Section ◽

Linear Dipole

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Scattering Analysis of a Compact Dipole Array with Series and Parallel Feed Network including Mutual Coupling Effect

International Journal of Antennas and Propagation ◽

10.1155/2013/516946 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-12

Author(s):

H. L. Sneha ◽

Hema Singh ◽

R. M. Jha

Keyword(s):

Cross Section ◽

Mutual Coupling ◽

Phased Array ◽

Coupling Effect ◽

Radar Cross Section ◽

Scattering Cross ◽

Stealth Technology ◽

Feed Network ◽

Feed Networks ◽

Linear Dipole

The current focus in defense arena is towards the stealth technology with an emphasis to control the radar cross-section (RCS). The scattering from the antennas mounted over the platform is of prime importance especially for a low-observable aerospace vehicle. This paper presents the analysis of the scattering cross section of a uniformly spaced linear dipole array. Two types of feed networks, that is, series and parallel feed networks, are considered. The total RCS of phased array with either kind of feed network is obtained by following the signal as it enters through the aperture and travels through the feed network. The RCS estimation of array is done including the mutual coupling effect between the dipole elements in three configurations, that is, side-by-side, collinear, and parallel-in-echelon. The results presented can be useful while designing a phased array with optimum performance towards low observability.

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