Statistical Analysis and Discussion of Circularly Bound Random Antenna Array Distributions

Kristopher Buchanan, Michelle Rodriguez, Sara Wheeland, Drew Overturf, Oren Sternberg, Gregory H. Huff

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Abstract

The radiation performance of circularly bound random arrays with uniform and Gaussian distributions is analyzed statistically to identify regions of deterministic, transitional, and random behavior. Isotropic radiators are preferred in this analysis as they provide relevant information on fundamental beamforming behavior. This can be applied to provide practical estimates and ideal limitations on the maximum peaking sidelobe located in the stochastically described 3dB region with non-deterministic behavior. The mathematical process required for this analysis includes a statistical formulation of the array factor, including the mean, or expected value, and the variance. Analysis from prior work on random arrays provides the framework for this work, but the intuitive and streamlined analytical approach developed here forms an accurate estimate for the maximum peaking sidelobe behavior in a volumetric scan region.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2019 IEEE International Symposium on Phased Array Systems and Technology, PAST 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781728130491
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2019
Event2019 IEEE International Symposium on Phased Array Systems and Technology, PAST 2019 - Waltham, United States
Duration: Oct 15 2019Oct 18 2019

Publication series

NameIEEE International Symposium on Phased Array Systems and Technology
Volume2019-October

Conference

Conference2019 IEEE International Symposium on Phased Array Systems and Technology, PAST 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWaltham
Period10/15/1910/18/19

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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