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Distributed Phased Arrays and Wireless Beamforming Networks

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Tong Chin Hong Matthew,

Ong Chin Siang,

Yeo Siew YamAuthors Info & Claims

International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks, Volume 5, Issue 4

Pages 283 - 302

https://doi.org/10.1080/15501320701863635

Published: 01 July 2009 Publication History

Abstract

Distributed phased arrays have advantages over conventional arrays in many radar and communication applications. Additional advantages are realized by replacing the microwave beamforming circuit by a wireless network, thus forming a wirelessly networked distributed sensor array. This article examines various aspects of a distributed phased array that incorporates wireless beamforming. First, the fundamental array theory and digital signal processing are reviewed. Basic equations are presented and compared to simulations for a ship-based radar application. Next the basic array architecture is described and the critical techniques and components that are required to realize the design are discussed. Methods are introduced for time and phase synchronization, transmit-receive isolation, sensor location issues, and bandwidth and frequency dispersion.

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International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks Volume 5, Issue 4

July 2009

107 pages

ISSN:1550-1329

EISSN:1550-1477

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Yinan ZGuowen YShirui PYi LGuangxue W(2021)Antenna Beam Optimization for Near-field Super-sparse Array Based on UAVsProceedings of the 2021 5th International Conference on Electronic Information Technology and Computer Engineering10.1145/3501409.3501681(1541-1548)Online publication date: 22-Oct-2021
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