| Description |
1 online resource (xxi, 63 pages) |
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SpringerBriefs in electrical and computer engineering. Computational electromagnetics |
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SpringerBriefs in electrical and computer engineering. Computational electromagnetics.
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| Contents |
Preface; Acknowledgments; Contents; About the Authors; List of Figures; List of Tables; 1 Radar Cross Section of Dipole Phased Arrays with Parallel Feed Network; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Formulation for the RCS of Parallel-Fed Dipole Antenna Array; 2.1 Scattering at the Sum and Difference Arms of First Level Couplers; 2.2 Scattering at the Sum and Difference Arms of Second Level Couplers; 3 Simulation Results; 3.1 Dipole Element with Finite Length; 3.2 Dipole Element with Finite Length and Radius; 3.3 Finite Length Dipole Array with Actual Reflection Coefficients |
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3.4 Inclusion of Mutual Coupling Effect into RCS Formulation3.5 Effect of Array Configuration on RCS of Dipole Array; 3.6 Effect of Load Termination; 4 Conclusion; References; Appendix A: Impedances at the Coupler Ports: Two-Port Analogy; Appendix B: Coupling and Transmission Coefficients for the Couplers of Parallel Feed Network; About the Book; Author Index; Subject Index |
| Summary |
This book presents the detailed analytical formulation for the RCS of parallel-fed linear dipole array in the presence of mutual coupling. The radar cross section (RCS) of an object represents its electromagnetic (EM) scattering properties for a given incident wave. The analysis of scattered field is critical in military and defence arenas, especially while designing low-observable platforms. It is well-known that the presence of an antenna/array on the target influences its echo area significantly. The primary cause for such scattering of the incident signals is reflection that occurs within the antenna aperture and its feed network. In this book, the RCS estimation is done based on the signal path within the antenna system. The scattered field is expressed in terms of array design parameters including the reflection and transmission coefficients. The computed results show the variation in the RCS pattern with and without mutual coupling. The effect of finite dipole-length, inter-element spacing, scan angle, array configuration, amplitude distribution and terminating load impedance on the RCS pattern is studied. It is shown that the array RCS can be controlled by choosing optimum design parameters, including terminating impedance and geometric configuration. This book explains each step of the RCS estimation and analysis of dipole array with detailed schematics, tables and illustrations. Moreover, it includes parametric analysis of RCS estimation and control. This book provides an insight into the phenomenon of scattering within the phased array system |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Notes |
English |
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Vendor-supplied metadata |
| Subject |
Radar cross sections.
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Magnetic dipoles.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Engineering (General)
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Magnetic dipoles
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Radar cross sections
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Sneha, H. L., author
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Jha, R. M. (Rakesh Mohan), 1959-2015, author.
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| ISBN |
9789812877840 |
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9812877843 |
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