A Novel Neural Network Method for Direction of Arrival Estimation with Uniform Cylindrical 12-Element Microstrip Patch Array

Caylar S., Dural G., Leblebicioglu K.

IEEE 16th Signal Processing and Communications Applications Conference, Aydın, Türkiye, 20 - 22 Nisan 2008, ss.54-57 identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1109/siu.2008.4632550
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Aydın
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Türkiye
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.54-57
  • Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

In this study a new neural network algorithm is proposed for real time multiple source tracking problem with cylindrical patch antenna array based on a previous v reported Modified Neural Multiple Source Tracking Algorithm(MN-MUST). The proposed algorithm, namely Cylindrical Microstrip Patch Array Modified Neural Multiple Source Tracking Algorithm (CMN-MUST) implements W-MUST algorithm on a cylindrical microsttip patch array structure. CMN-MUST algorithm uses the advantage of directive pattern of microstrip patch elements by considering only a part of array elements for a chosen sector. This reduces neural network sizes and also improves the spatial filtering performance. The proposed algorithm improves MN-MUST algorithm in the sense of accuracy and speed while covering the full azimuth range. It is observed that the CMN-MUST algorithm provides an accurate and efficient solution to the target-tracking problem in real time.