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Optimization of circular antenna arrays of isotropic radiators using simulated annealing

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 December 2009

Munish Rattan*
Affiliation:
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
M.S. Patterh
Affiliation:
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, University College of Engineering, P.U. Patiala, Punjab, India.
B.S. Sohi
Affiliation:
Surya School of Engg. and Technology, Patiala, Punjab, India.
*
Corresponding author: M. Rattan E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract

This paper presents the design optimization of circular antenna arrays of isotropic radiators using simulated annealing. The problem has been formulated to achieve a desired value of sidelobe level and a minimum possible value of beamwidth. This is accomplished by jointly optimizing the excitation amplitude and spacing between elements. Simulation examples have been given and comparison has been carried out with particle swarm optimization method.

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Original Article
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press and the European Microwave Association 2009

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