On Optimizing Array Reception of Multipath

This paper reviews system configuration requirements and analyzes detectability performance characteristics for maximum likelihood array reception of multipath. Performance is analyzed to determine the effects of channel multipath structure (multipath delay and signal power division among the paths), space-time correlation properties of the incident processes, and the array spacing. It is shown by a series of case studies, that for single element coupling, as well as array coupling, an increased multipath delay factor results in decreased system detectability for fixed signal and noise intensity levels. The performance capacity is degraded as the available signal power tends to distribute more uniformly between the paths. These effects are attributed to the loss of effective signal energy concentration, resulting in a lower effective pre-detection signal-to-noise ratio. An investigation of the effects upon system performance, due to array element spacing, shows that performance is enhanced by increasing the spacing relative to the multipath delay factor and the reciprocal signal bandwidth. The former is the result of a more directive detectability (beam) pattern arising from the increased spacing. In effect, with increased spacing, the main lobe of the pattern is narrowed, while the side lobes are optimally suppressed by the required noise related array element link, frequency filters (weights).     

Experiments with a Low Polarization Error Loop Array Direction Finder

A previously reported HF loop antenna array for multipolarization direction finding consisting of two spaced loops is described. The method is compatible with twin channel Watson-Watt operation as an Adcock so that the direction finding process is independent of polarization characteristics of the element pattern. Experimentally measured direction finder (DF) bearings were compared with near simultaneous polarimeter data and conventional crossed loops bearings. A major reduction in polarization error was obtained at the expense of full 360° azimuth response. It is theoretically possible to cover 360° with two similar arrays of the type investigated or with crossed loops elements with quadrature phase shifters.     

Reference Loop Phase Shift in an N-Element Adaptive Array

Adaptive arrays based on the LMS algorithm require the generation of a reference signal which is usually derived from the array output. A particular problem associated with this technique is that of a phase shift in the reference signal loop. The effects of this phase shift on the performance of an N-element adaptive array are discussed. It is shown that a reference loop phase shift causes the array weights to cycle, thereby frequency translating the signals at the output. The weight-cycling frequency is related to various system parameters of an N-element array. In particular, it is observed that the cycling frequency increases as the number of antennas (N) increases.     

Matched-Filter Response to a Linear FM Signal Transmitted Through a Phased Array

The response of a linear phased array with a matched filter connected at its output is investigated when a linear FM signal is incident on the array at an arbitrary angle. The filter is assumed to be matched to the linear FM signal. The dispersion produced by the array results in a mismatch at the receiver which depends on the scan angle and on the type of feed system used with the array. The distortion of the compressed pulse is studied for the series end-fed arrays, the series     

Distributed Array Radar

Distributed array radar (DAR) is a concept for efficiently accomplishing surveillance and tracking using coherently internetted mini-radars. They form a long baseline, very thinned array and are capable of very accurate location of targets. This paper describes the DAR concept. Factors involving two-way effective gain patterns for deterministic and random DAR arrays are analyzed and discussed. An analysis of factors affecting signal-to-noise ratio is presented and key technical and performance issues are briefly summarized.     

基于平面图形的典型浮标规划算法

针对海上应召反潜、检查反潜等常规任务场景以及新型浮标的使用,本文提出了基于折线阵、多直 线阵和方形覆盖阵共三种平面图形的典型浮标规划算法,通过优化设置参数和改进规划阵形生成不同的浮标布 阵方案。仿真表明该三种图形种类丰富,广泛适用于目标搜索阶段,满足应召反潜、检查反潜等常规反潜任务 场景的使用需求,相比于传统规划阵形,具有更高的目标搜索概率。     

Prediction of Adaptive Array Performance

A direct relationship between the conventional properties of an array and the array performance in an adaptive mode is given. Expressions are provided to obtain the output signal-to-interference-plus-noise ratio (SINR) of an adaptive array in terms of its conventinal pattern and the locations of the desired signal and jammers. These expressions permit one to evaluate the performance of an adaptive array without an exhaustive search for all possible scenarios and parametric values to ascertain that the required performance levels be met. In fact, one can predict the jammer locations for which the array will provide its best and worst performance by observing the conventional pattern. Several examples are provided to demonstrate the relationship between the conventional pattern and the adaptive array performance. The examples include both linear and planar arrays.     

Pointing Accuracy and Dynamic Range in a Steered Beam Adaptive Array

The performance of a steered beam adaptive array as a function of the beam pointing error is examined. The purpose is to determine how close the steered beam has to be to the actual desired signal arrival angle for good performance. It is shown that the beam pointing error that can be tolerated is essentially a question of dynamic range. The greater the desired signal dynamic range that must be accommodated by the array, the more accurate the beam pointing angle must be.     

相控阵雷达导引头波束稳定技术研究

 相控阵雷达导引头已成为新型空空导弹制导系统的首选,相控阵雷达导引头应用在空空导弹上需要首先解决导引头波束稳定的技术难题。本文基于波束指向在惯性空间不变性原理提出一种相控阵雷达导引头波束稳定算法,对影响相控阵雷达导引头隔离度性能的主要因素进行了仿真分析。仿真结果表明:该算法可以实现相控阵雷达导引头波束惯性空间指向稳定并且满足工程应用要求;通过减小速率陀螺数据周期和波束控制周期,及引入速率陀螺传输延时补偿算法可以提高导引头的隔离度性能。     

环形阵列超声换能器的全聚焦成像方法及其应用

在检测高衰减的大厚度构件时，相控阵超声声束在非聚焦区域的声能量损失严重，采用线阵或矩阵超声换能器的检测精度和最大检测深度常难以满足要求。首先，建立了合成声束三维声场分布模型，分析了不同阵列超声换能器的空间声场能量分布特点，发现环阵超声换能器在相同聚焦深度处的声场特性更好，同时具有阵元数量少、声束焦斑沿轴线中心完全对称等特点。然后，建立了一种采用环阵超声换能器的全聚焦方法（TFM，Total Focusing Method），并基于试样群速度测量结果对各向异性材料中的聚焦算法进行了优化。在这种方法中将所采集到的全矩阵数据沿换能器中心轴线进行重建，可实现沿深度方向的逐点无穷聚焦。最后，利用所研制的阵列超声C扫描自动检测系统对预埋有缺陷的3D打印钛合金试样进行了对比检测实验，结果表明采用全聚焦成像算法的环阵超声换能器能实现55 mm试样内部直径0.8 mm、深度5.0 mm平底孔和横孔缺陷的精确检测，相对于常规的动态聚焦算法有更高的检测信噪比和定量精度。     

Array shape estimation tracking using active sonar reverberation

This paper concerns the problem of array shape estimation and tracking for towed active sonar arrays, using received reverberation returns from a single transmitted CW pulse. Uniform linear arrays (ULAs) deviate from their nominal geometry while being towed due to ship maneuvers as well as ocean currents. In such scenarios, conventional beamforming performed under the assumption of a ULA can sometimes lead to unacceptably high spatial sidelobes. The reverberation leaking through the sidelobes can potentially mask weak targets in Doppler, especially when the target Doppler is close to that of the mainlobe reverberation and the reverberation-to-target ratio (RTR) is very high. Although heading sensors located along the array can be used to provide shape estimates, they may not be sufficiently available or accurate to provide the required sidelobe levels. We propose an array shape calibration algorithm using multipath reverberation returns from each ping as a distributed source of opportunity. More specifically, a maximum likelihood (ML) array shape calibration algorithm is developed, which exploits a deterministic relationship between the reverberation spatial and Doppler frequencies causing it to be low rank in the space-time vector space formed across a single coherent processing interval (CPI). In this application, a sequence of overlapped CPI length snapshots of duration less than the CW pulse is used. The ML estimates obtained for each snapshot are tracked using a Kalman filter with a state equation corresponding to the water pulley model for array dynamics. Simulations performed using real heading sensor data in conjunction with simulated reverberation suggest that 8-10 dB improvement in sidelobe level may be possible using the proposed array shape tracking algorithm versus an algorithm that uses only the available heading information.     

Performance of a Modified Applebaum Adaptive Array

The performance of a modified Applebaum adaptive array is studied. The new array is obtained by removing the desired signal component from the output signal fed back to the correlator of an Applebaum type adaptive array. Various signal scenarios, including single desired signals or multiple simultaneous desired signals are examined. The new array is less sensitive to beam pointing errors and does not cause power inversion of desired signals. In the case of multiple simultaneous desired signals, the new array does not degrade the SNRs of strong desired signals.     

An Adaptive Interference Canceling Array Utilizing Hybrid Techniques

The steady state properties of an adaptive array utilizing prior knowledge of both approximate signal arrival direction and signal characteristics are presented. The method combines the features of a directionally constrained array and an array with a self-generated reference signal. Explicit results are obtained for output signal, interference, and noise powers assuming a single interferer is present. The inclusion of a self-generated reference circuit is shown to reduce the sensitivity to pointing error typical of arrays utilizing a zero order directional constraint, the improvement being a consequence of the reduction of the desired signal component fed back to the sidelobe canceling circuit. A relationship between the degree of sensitivity reduction and the quality of the reference signal is developed. Results of computations of signal to interference plus noise ratios for a 7-element 10-wavelength nonuniformly spaced array as a function of pointing error are presented. These results show the behavior with one interferer inside and outside the beamwidth of the quiescent array and with multiple interferers for various degrees of perfection of the reference generating circuit. In all cases the computations confirm that the otherwise severe effects of small pointing errors are substantially reduced.     

基于TDOA 定位的阵列布放结构研究

不同结构阵列在TDOA定位中对定位精度有较大影响。为了掌握和减小阵列带来的影响,从TDOA定位解算方程组的角度分析了平面阵列在空间定位中高度方向产生较大误差的原因;又从单个基线的角度分析了影响基线定位敏感度的因素,而为分析阵列定位效果提供了理论依据。然后对七种代表性的平面阵列进行对比,验证了阵列结构对定位精度的影响关系。根据平面阵列的经验又设计了三种空间阵列,通过仿真实验证明了对阵列结构研究的正确性。     

Control-Loop Noise in Adaptive Array Antennas

Adaptive array receiving antennas can be designed to sense the external noise field and to optimize the array illumination function. A substantial improvement in signal-to-noise ratio can be obtained with adaptive arrays when the external noise field is nonuniformly distributed in angle. The external noise process may be time varying and contain both discrete sources and continuously distributed sources. Two adaptive array implementations which maximize the signal-to-noise ratio are described in this paper. Expressions are derived for control-loop noise, i.e., the variance of the array element weights, and for the additional noise in the array output due to this element weight noise. It is shown that both the element weight noise and the array convergence rate are determined by the eigenvalues of the noise covariance matrix.     

电子束熔丝增材制造过程随动测温阵列系统

实时监测电子束熔丝增材制造过程的温度场分布对于抑制变形、提高电子束熔丝增材制造质量具有重要意义.研制了一套电子束熔丝增材制造过程的随行动态测温阵列系统,对整个装置进行了系统设计、硬件集成、软件编写和试验验证.结果表明,该随动测温阵列系统在电子束熔丝增材制造过程的高真空、高温、高辐射、高金属蒸气等恶劣环境中能稳定工作,不...     

Study on the Behavior of Solar Array Deployment with Root Hinge Drive Assembly

In this paper, a method of using a root hinge drive assembly (RHDA) to control the solar array deployment is provided and a multi-DOF mechanism dynamic model of the system is established. In this way, the root hinge torque can be calculated iteratively. Then taking the predicted torque as a reference, a RHDA is designed for a large multiple-stage packaging and deployable solar array system. The control effect of the drive assembly is validated by ground tests. The test results indicate that the solar arrays can be deployed smoothly, and the deployment velocities are restricted by the drive assembly as expected. During the tests, the RHDA output speed and output torque are obtained. In order to examine the impact force when the yoke is lock-up with a hard stop, dynamics simulations are performed according to the actual behavior. The simulation result indicates that the designed RHDA reduces the impact force significantly and improves the lock-up reliability effectively.     

超宽带电磁脉冲天线阵互耦效应研究

将超宽带电磁脉冲天线组阵后可提高主射方向的峰值功率及增益。但由于非线性阵元因素,必须考虑阵元间互耦效应。以恒阻抗TEM喇叭天线为阵元,通过仿真和实验研究了超宽带天线阵的互耦效应,研究表明,耦合强弱与阵元间距及频段有关,互耦增强了超宽带天线阵的低频辐射能力,使远场主射方向脉冲峰峰值有所增加。上述结论对于超宽带电磁脉冲天线阵的应用具有参考价值。     

空域滤波器组对雷达阵列合成距离像的影响分析

为了简化雷达系统硬件设计和降低成本,可以使用多个窄带成分来合成宽带信号,从而获得满足实际需要的合成距离像。针对合成宽带信号和雷达阵列的特点,详细分析了结合合成宽带信号及传统空域滤波器组情况下所合成距离像的失真原因,指出合成距离像的失真由形状变形和位置平移两部分组成,且这两种失真分别由各个空域滤波器输出幅度和相位的波动所引起。同时,推导出计算对应相位和幅度失真度的理论公式,并由此给出了当合成距离像存在可接受失真时阵列的临界条件。计算机数值仿真结果验证了以上结论。