Phased Array Antenna Handbook

Citation

(1999), "Phased Array Antenna Handbook", Sensor Review, Vol. 19 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.1999.08719bae.004

Phased Array Antenna Handbook

Phased Array Antenna Handbook

R.J. MaillouxArtech House1994534 pp.ISBN 0-89006-502-0£95.00 (harback)

Phased array antennas consist of multiple stationary antenna elements, which are fed coherently. A directive beam can be electronically scanned to given angles in space by using variable phase or time-delay control at each element.

This is a well written text providing complete design details that allow the sizing of an array system with a minimum of additional information. Detailed descriptions are given of analytic methods that enable assessment of the state of electromagnetics applicable to this technology.

The eight chapters cover phased arrays in radar and communication systems; pattern characteristics and synthesis of linear and planar arrays; patterns of non-planar arrays; elements, transmission lines and feed architecture for phased arrays; summary of element pattern and mutual impedance effects; array error effects; and special array feeds for limited field-of-view and wide-band arrays.

Overall a useful text for anyone with an interest in radar, radar design and phased array technology.