Multi-dimension to one-dimension transformation approach for multi-dimensional antenna array pattern synthesis

ABSTRACT

A new multi-dimension to one-dimension transformation (MTOT) approach is presented to synthesize multi-dimensional antenna array pattern. In the new approach the multi-dimensional antenna array pattern synthesis issue is mathematically transformed into a one-dimensional (1D) pattern synthesis issue by taking advantage of the general characteristics of the pattern function, which makes all existing linear array pattern synthesis and beamforming methods applicable to addressing relevant multi-dimensional array pattern synthesis issues. The new method provides a general way for multi-dimensional array pattern synthesis. Simulations of the new approach are conducted to show its effectiveness. The simulation results show that the new method can well accomplish the pattern synthesis mission for different multi-dimensional array configurations.

KEYWORDS:

• Array pattern synthesis
• beamforming
• multi-dimensional antenna array
• null beam
• steering vector

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.

ORCID

Jie Chen http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3257-6787

Additional information

Funding

This work has been supported in part by the Chinese Government [grant number 61501340] of the National Natural Science Foundation, Education Department of Shaanxi Province [grant number 17JK0397] of the Special Research Plan of Science and Technology Foundation, and Government of Shaanxi Province [grant number 2018GY-055] of the Key Development Project Foundation.

Notes on contributors

Jie Chen

Jie Chen is now an associate professor of School of Electronic Engineering, Xi’an Aeronautical University, No. 259 Xi’an West Second Ring Road, Xi’an 710077, China. He receives his bachelor and master degree in Electronic Science and Technology major from School of Electronic and Information, Xi’an Jiaotong University in 1997 and 2004 respectively. In 2013, he achieves doctor degree in Electromagnetic Theory and Microwave Technique major from School of Electronic Engineering, Xidian University. His research interests are in the areas of the smart antenna, antenna array, microwave circuit design, wireless communication and RFID technique. Now he is a reviewer for IET ELL, IET MAP, IEEE TAP.

Yingzeng Yin

Yingzeng Yin is now a professor of Xidian University. He works in National Key Laboratory of Antenna and Microwave Technology, School of Electronic Engineering, Xidian University, Xi’an 710071, China. His research activities are in the fields of microwave circuit design, antenna design, smart antenna design and RFID technique. Email: [email protected].