{"product_id":"conformal-array-antenna-theory-and-design-9780471465843","title":"Conformal Array Antenna Theory and Design","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the first comprehensive treatment of conformal antenna arrays from an engineering perspective. While providing a thorough foundation in theory, the authors of this publication provide a wealth of hands-on instruction for practical analysis and design of conformal antenna arrays.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbbreviations and Acronyms.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 INTRODUCTION.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 The Definition of a Conformal Antenna.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Why Conformal Antennas?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 History.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Metal Radomes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Sonar Arrays.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 CIRCULAR ARRAY THEORY.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Fundamentals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.1 Linear Arrays.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.2 Circular Arrays.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Phase Mode Theory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.2 Discrete Elements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.3 Directional Elements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 The Ripple Problem in Omnidirectional Patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.1 Isotropic Radiators.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.2 Higher-Order Phase Modes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.3 Directional Radiators.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Elevation Pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Focused Beam Pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 THE SHAPES OF CONFORMAL ANTENNAS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 360° Coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.1 360° Coverage Using Planar Surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.2 360° Coverage Using a Curved Surface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Hemispherical Coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.2 Hemispherical Coverage Using Planar Surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.3 Half Sphere.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.4 Cone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.5 Ellipsoid.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.6 Paraboloid.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.7 Comparing Shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Multifaceted Surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 METHODS OF ANALYSIS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 The Problem.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Electrically Small Surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.2 Modal Solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.2.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.2.2 The Circular Cylinder.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.2.3 A Unit Cell Approach.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.3 Integral Equations and the Method of Moments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.4 Finite Difference Time Domain Methods (FDTD).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.4.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.4.2 Conformal or Contour-Patch (CP) FDTD.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.4.3 FDTD in Global Curvilinear Coordinates.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.4.4 FDTD in Cylindrical Coordinates.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.5 Finite Element Method (FEM).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.5.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.5.2 Hybrid FE-BI Method.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Electrically Large Surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.2 High-Frequency Methods for PEC Surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.3 High-Frequency Methods for Dielectric Coated Surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Two Examples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5.2 The Aperture Antenna.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5.3 The Microstrip-Patch Antenna.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 A Comparison of Analysis Methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 4A—Interpretation of the ray theory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4A.1 Watson Transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4A.2 Fock Substitution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4A.3 SDP Integration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4A.4 Surface Waves.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4A.5 Generalization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 GEODESICS ON CURVED SURFACES.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1.1 Definition of a Surface and Related Parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1.2 The Geodesic Equation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1.3 Solving the Geodesic Equation and the Existence of Geodesics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Singly Curved Surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Doubly Curved Surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.2 The Cone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.3 Rotationally Symmetric Doubly Curved Surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.4 Properties of Geodesics on Doubly Curved Surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.5 Geodesic Splitting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Arbitrarily Shaped Surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.1 Hybrid surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.2 Analytically Described Surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 ANTENNAS ON SINGLY CURVED SURFACES.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Aperture Antennas on Circular Cylinders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.2 Theory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.3 Mutual Coupling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.3.1 Isolated Mutual Coupling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.3.2 Cross Polarization Coupling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.3.3 Array mutual coupling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.4 Radiation Characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.4.1 Isolated-Element Patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.4.2 Embedded-Element Patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Aperture Antennas on General Convex Cylinders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.2 Mutual Coupling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.2.1 The Elliptic Cylinder.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.2.2 The Parabolic Cylinder.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.2.3 The Hyperbolic Cylinder.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.3 Radiation Characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.3.1 The Elliptic Cylinder.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.3.2 End Effects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Aperture Antennas on Faceted Cylinders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.2 Mutual Coupling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.3 Radiation Characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Aperture Antennas on Dielectric Coated Circular Cylinders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5.2 Mutual Coupling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5.2.1 Isolated Mutual Coupling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5.2.2 Array Mutual Coupling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5.3 Radiation Characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5.3.1 Isolated-Element Patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5.3.2 Embedded-Element Patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Microstrip-Patch Antennas on Coated Circular Cylinders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6.2 Theory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6.3 Mutual Coupling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6.3.1 Single-Element Characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6.3.2 Isolated and Array Mutual Coupling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6.4 Radiation Characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6.4.1 Isolated-Element Patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6.4.2 Embedded-Element Patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 The Cone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7.2 Mutual Coupling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7.2.1 Aperture Antennas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7.2.2 Microstrip-Patch Antennas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7.3 Radiation Characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7.3.1 Aperture Antennas 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7.3.2 Microstrip-Patch Antennas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 ANTENNAS ON DOUBLY CURVED SURFACES.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Aperture Antennas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.2 Mutual Coupling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.2.1 Isolated Mutual Coupling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.2.2 Array Mutual Coupling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.3 Radiation Characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Microstrip-Patch Antennas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.2 Mutual Coupling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.2.1 Single-Element Characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.2.2 Isolated Mutual Coupling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.3 Radiation Characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 CONFORMAL ARRAY CHARACTERISTICS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Mechanical Considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.1 Array Shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.2 Element Distribution on a Curved Surface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.3 Multifacet Solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.4 Tile Architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.5 Static and Dynamic Stress.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.6 Other Electromagnetic Considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Radiation Patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3.2 Grating Lobes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3.3 Scan-Invariant Pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3.4 Phase-Scanned Pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3.5 A Simple Aperture Model for Microstrip Arrays.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Array Impedance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.2 Phase-Mode Impedance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Polarization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5.1 Polarization Definitions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5.2 Cylindrical Arrays.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5.2.1 Dipole Elements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5.2.2 Aperture elements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5.3 Polarization in Doubly Curved Arrays.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5.3.1 A Paraboloidal Array.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5.4 Polarization Control.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Characteristics of Selected Conformal Arrays.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6.1 Nearly Planar Arrays.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6.2 Circular Arrays.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6.3 Cylindrical Arrays.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6.4 Conical Arrays.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6.5 Spherical Arrays.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6.6 Paraboloidal Arrays.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6.7 Ellipsoidal Arrays.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6.8 Other Shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 BEAM FORMING.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 A Note on Orthogonal Beams.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Analog Feed Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.1 Vector Transfer Matrix Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.2 Switch Matrix Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.3 Butler Matrix Feed Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.4 RF Lens Feed Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.4.1 The R-2R Lens Feed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.4.2 The R-kR Lens Feed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.4.3 Mode-Controlled Lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.4.4 The Luneburg Lens.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.4.5 The Geodesic Lens.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.4.6 The Dome Antenna.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Digital Beam Forming.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Adaptive Beam Forming.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5.2 The Sample Matrix Inversion Method.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5.3 An Adaptive Beam Forming Simulation Using a Circular Array.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Remarks on Feed Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 CONFORMAL ARRAY PATTERN SYNTHESIS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Shape Optimization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Fourier Methods for Circular Ring Arrays.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Dolph-Chebysjev Pattern Synthesis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.1 Isotropic Elements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.2 Directive Elements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 An Aperture Projection Method.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 The Method of Alternating Projections.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7 Adaptive Array Methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.8 Least-Mean-Squares Methods (LMS).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.9 Polarimetric Pattern Synthesis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.10 Other Optimization Methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.11 A Synthesis Example Including Mutual Coupling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.12 A Comparison of Synthesis Methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 SCATTERING FROM CONFORMAL ARRAYS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Definitions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Radar Cross Section Analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3.1 General.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3.2 Analysis Method for an Array on a Conducting Cylinder.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3.3 Analysis Method for an Array on a Conducting Cylinder with a Dielectric Coating.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Cylindrical Array.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4.1 Analysis and Experiment—Rectangular Grid.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4.2 Higher-Order Waveguide Modes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4.3 Triangular Grid.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4.4 Conclusions from the PEC Conformal Array Analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Cylindrical Array with Dielectric Coating.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5.1 Single Element with Dielectric Coating.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5.2 Array with Dielectric Coating.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6 Radiation and Scattering Trade-off.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6.2 Single-Element Results.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6.3 Array Results.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.7 Discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubject Index.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Authors.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53515427610967,"sku":"9780471465843","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/conformal-array-antenna-theory-and-design-9780471465843","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}