Ground Calibration of Antenna Arrays For Complex Platforms


Elbir A. M., TUNCER T. E.

5th IEEE International Symposium on Phased Array Systems and Technology, Massachusetts, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri, 15 - 18 Ekim 2013, ss.714-718 identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Massachusetts
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Amerika Birleşik Devletleri
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.714-718
  • Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

When antenna arrays are placed on platforms, antenna patterns and antenna characteristics change significantly. Calibration of antenna arrays becomes an inevitable and important task to correct the imperfections due to the antenna surroundings. In this paper, a time-gating method is proposed to calibrate the direction finding antenna array on a UH-60 helicopter on ground. The helicopter is placed above the ground plane whereas the source antenna is further away to account for the reflections from the helicopter appropriately. It is shown that the proposed approach can be used effectively to eliminate the ground reflections and obtain accurate calibration data. This technique is both effective and a cost cutting approach for array calibration.