Questions tagged [phased-array]
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Is it possible to create a phased array using GNURadio and LimeSDR XTRXs?
I want to do a little experiment and create a phased array out of an RPI, and a PCIe LimeSDR XTRX(s).
Is this possible?
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What options do I have for a V/U 4 way 90 degree divider/combiner for satcom
I have a AV2011 satcom antenna that has a Merrimac QHF-2-.312GN power divider/combiner that's good for 225mhz to 400mhz and I'd to replace it with a wider bandwidth version buuut this series doesn't ...
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Antenna array's relative phase changes at each measurement trail
I am using an Rx antenna array (4 antennas), and a TX transmitter. Without changing my location of both transmitter and receiver as well as modifying my array geometry, I am measuring different phase ...
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Effective area of a phased array
For a $N$-element planar phased array, all the elements are same isotropic antennas. Then, what is the effective area of this array? Is it
$$A_e=\frac{\lambda^2}{4\pi}GN$$
where $G$ is the directivity ...
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How to Feed 2 x Co-Phased 4 Element Yagi Antennas?
I am wanting to build 2 x 4 element vertical yagi antennas for 28 MHz and co-phase them and feed with one 50 ohm coaxial transmission line.
If i were to use a gamma match for each yagi and tune them ...
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How do phased array antennas work when they produce spot beams?
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In a lot of literature regarding satellite communications with phased arrays, you'd see this kind of image:
Conceptually, I get the basic concept of how this works - a bunch of small ...
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Why is the total radiated power of array calculated by sum of square of excitation coefficients different from the result by integral of power pattern
Consider an array with same isotropic antennas, $P_{ele}^n$ is the input power of the nth antenna. As I consider antenna radiation efficiency = 1, the $P_{ele}^n$ is also the radiated power of the nth ...
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What cause `multiply` has difference result between `float` and `complex` signal?
Construct 2 similar flow graph in Gnuradio,just different with data type.
complex type data has a correct result.But ...
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Phased array (rx only) with separate complete receivers
Is it possible to have a network of separate (but co-located) 'receivers' (antenna + adc) act as a phased array receiver?
Supposing one can get very precise timestamping on each receiver, couldn't all ...
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Why does beamforming bring more power to the received desired signal?
Consider a normal array model with $N$ element. The output of the array is given by,
$$\mathbf{y}=\mathbf{w}^H\mathbf{x}=\mathbf{w}^H\mathbf{as}$$
where
$\mathbf{a}=[a_1,...,a_N]^T=\in\mathbb{C}^{N\...
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Excitation coefficient of a linear phased array
it's well known that in a linear and equispaced antenna array, the array factor is equal to:
The array is then called uniform if $|I_n| = I$ is the same for all elements. The phase terms $\angle I_n$ ...
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Total radiation pattern in antenna arrays
let's consider a simple linear uniform spaced array:
We know that, from elementary array theory, the total pattern (for instance in terms of E-field) may be evaluated, in case no phase shift is ...
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Destructive interference between two close antennas
let's consider this two planar biconical dipoles of total length and width each one 10mm, at a distance D = 25.6mm.
They are excited with the discrete ports in the picture, which corresponds in this ...
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Phase shifts in antenna arrays
Let's consider a simple antenna array. For instance, this three-elements equispaced dipole array:
Each dipole is connected to a signal voltage source. It's well known that it's possible to choose the ...
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Dual Rubber Ducky antennas
Can I use 2 identical rubber ducky antennas with a splitter on my CB HT radio to improve range?