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Advanced Array Systems, Applications and RF Technologies

Fourikis, Nicholas

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Table of contents
  • Copyright Pageiv
  • Contentsv
  • Series Prefacexiii
  • Prefacexv
  • List of Abbreviationsxix
  • Chapter 1. Systems and Applications1
  • 1.1. Phased Arrays and What They Offer2
  • 1.2. Radar Fundamentals and Applications9
  • 1.3. Radioastronomy Aims and Applications22
  • 1.4. Planetary Radar Astronomy27
  • 1.5. The Subtle Phased Array Attractors29
  • 1.6. Radar Systems31
  • 1.7. Radioastronomy Systems68
  • 1.8. Variants of Phased Arrays88
  • 1.9. Communication systems90
  • 1.10. The Importance of Radiofrequency (RF) Subsystems92
  • 1.11. The Wider Thrusts94
  • 1.12. Concluding Remarks100
  • References102
  • Chapter 2. From Array Theory to Shared Aperture Arrays111
  • 2.1. General Considerations112
  • 2.2. Linear Arrays112
  • 2.3. Planar Arrays143
  • 2.4. Circular/Cylindrical Arrays150
  • 2.5. Characterization and Realization of Arrays157
  • 2.6. Affordable and Low-Cost Arrays186
  • 2.7. Wideband Arrays189
  • 2.8. Concluding Remarks208
  • References210
  • Chapter 3. Array Antenna Elements219
  • 3.1. A Review of Trends and Requirements220
  • 3.2. Monopoles/Dipoles222
  • 3.3. Reflector Systems223
  • 3.4. Beamforming Lenses240
  • 3.5. Phased Arrays on Steerable Mounts243
  • 3.6. Microstrip/Printed Board Antennas246
  • 3.7. Superconducting Antennas/Arrays267
  • 3.8. Subarrays268
  • 3.9. Polarization Agility and Work in Progress270
  • 3.10. Concluding Remarks and a Postscript271
  • References274
  • Chapter 4. Transmit/Receive Modules283
  • 4.1. The Important Issues283
  • 4.2. System Issues286
  • 4.3. MMIC-based Modules290
  • 4.4. Tubes308
  • 4.5. The Marriage of Vacuum and Solid-State Technologies315
  • 4.6. Vacuum Microelectronic Devices316
  • 4.7. Comparisons317
  • 4.8. Concluding Remarks319
  • References320
  • Chapter 5. Beamformers325
  • 5.1. The Basic Issues and Some Elaborations326
  • 5.2. The Formation of Stating Beams327
  • 5.3. The Formation of Several Agile/Staring Beams332
  • 5.4. Digital Beamformers335
  • 5.5. Photonics and Phased Arrays339
  • 5.6. Other Beamformers341
  • 5.7. Low-cost Phased Arrays341
  • 5.8. Concluding Remarks347
  • References350
  • Index355
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780122629426
  • ISBN-13 9780080498706
  • Author Fourikis, Nicholas
  • Category Technology & Engineering
  • Subject Telecommunications

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Advanced Array Systems, Applications and RF Technologies adopts a holistic view of arrays used in radar, electronic warfare, communications, remote sensing and radioastronomy. Radio frequency (RF) and intermediate frequency (IF) signal processing is assuming a fundamental importance, owing to its increasing ability to multiply a system's capabilities in a cost-effective manner. This book comprehensively covers the important front-end RF subsystems of active phased arrays, so offering array designers new and exciting opportunities in signal processing.

Key Features
* provides an up to date record of existing systems from different applications
* explores array systems under development
* bridges the gap between textbook coverage of idealized phased arrays and practical knowledge of working phased arrays
* recognises the significance of cost to the realization of phased arrays
* discusses future advances in the field that promise to deliver even more affordable arrays ['intelligent' or self-focussing/-cohering arrays]