Array antenna pattern modeling methods that include mutual coupling effects

摘要: Results from an investigation into methods of modeling the radiation patterns phased arrays that include effects radiative mutual coupling are presented. The approaches based on either principle pattern multiplication or use active element patterns. Theoretical derivations various A new method, hybrid is introduced. It accurately predicts small and medium-size equally spaced elements. Example center-fed dipoles analyzed to verify illustrate representations. results general can be applied any type element. array computed using both classical approach compared those accurate numerical codes method moments. >