Advanced array systems, applications and RF technologies [[electronic resource] /] / Nicholas Fourikis

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910784633503321
• Autore: Fourikis Nicholas
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: San Diego, : Academic Press, 2000
• ISBN: 1-281-01973-9; 9786611019730; 0-08-049870-1
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (389 p.)
• Collana: Signal processing and its applications
• Disciplina: 621.3822; 621.384/135 21
• Soggetti: Radar - Antennas; Signal processing; Antenna arrays
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Front Cover; Advanced Array Systems, Applications and RF Technologies; Copyright Page; Contents; Series Preface; Preface; List of Abbreviations; Chapter 1. Systems and Applications; 1.1. Phased Arrays and What They Offer; 1.2. Radar Fundamentals and Applications; 1.3. Radioastronomy Aims and Applications; 1.4. Planetary Radar Astronomy; 1.5. The Subtle Phased Array Attractors; 1.6. Radar Systems; 1.7. Radioastronomy Systems; 1.8. Variants of Phased Arrays; 1.9. Communication systems; 1.10. The Importance of Radiofrequency (RF) Subsystems; 1.11. The Wider Thrusts; 1.12. Concluding Remarks; ReferencesChapter 2. From Array Theory to Shared Aperture Arrays; 2.1. General Considerations; 2.2. Linear Arrays; 2.3. Planar Arrays; 2.4. Circular/Cylindrical Arrays; 2.5. Characterization and Realization of Arrays; 2.6. Affordable and Low-Cost Arrays; 2.7. Wideband Arrays; 2.8. Concluding Remarks; References; Chapter 3. Array Antenna Elements; 3.1. A Review of Trends and Requirements; 3.2. Monopoles/Dipoles; 3.3. Reflector Systems; 3.4. Beamforming Lenses; 3.5. Phased Arrays on Steerable Mounts; 3.6. Microstrip/Printed Board Antennas; 3.7. Superconducting Antennas/Arrays; 3.8. Subarrays; 3.9. Polarization Agility and Work in Progress3.10. Concluding Remarks and a Postscript; References; Chapter 4. Transmit/Receive Modules; 4.1. The Important Issues; 4.2. System Issues; 4.3. MMIC-based Modules; 4.4. Tubes; 4.5. The Marriage of Vacuum and Solid-State Technologies; 4.6. Vacuum Microelectronic Devices; 4.7. Comparisons; 4.8. Concluding Remarks; References; Chapter 5. Beamformers; 5.1. The Basic Issues and Some Elaborations; 5.2. The Formation of Stating Beams; 5.3. The Formation of Several Agile/Staring Beams; 5.4. Digital Beamformers; 5.5. Photonics and Phased Arrays; 5.6. Other Beamformers5.7. Low-cost Phased Arrays; 5.8. Concluding Remarks; References; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: 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*