Fundamentals and Applications
by B. Allen
and M. Ghavami
Features:
- Provides an accessible resource on adaptive array fundamentals as well as coverage of adaptive algorithms and advanced topics
- Analyses the performance of various wideband beamforming techniques in wideband array processing
- Comprehensively covers implementation issues related to such elements as circular arrays, channel modelling and transmit beam forming, highlighting the challenges facing a designer during the development phase
- Supports practical implementation considerations with detailed case studies on wideband arrays, radar, sonar and biomedical imaging, terrestrial wireless systems and satellite communication systems
- Includes examples and problems throughout to aid understanding
- Companion website features Solutions Manual, Matlab Programs and Electronic versions of some figures
Adaptive Array Systems is essential reading for senior undergraduate and postgraduate students and researchers in the field of adaptive array systems.
It will also have instant appeal to engineers and designers in industry engaged in developing and deploying the technology.
Adaptive Array Systems will also be invaluable to those working in radar, sonar and bio-medical applications.
Contents:
- Introduction
- Array Background
- Benefits of Spatial Signal Processing
- Fundamentals of Array Signal Processing
- Different Types of Array Elements
- Linear Array
- Circular Array
- Planar Array
- Spatial Sampling and Filtering
- Narrowband Array Systems
- Basic Concepts
- Algorithms for Weight Calculation
- Beamwidth Control
- Sidelobes and Grating Lobes
- Element-Space and Beam-Space Beamformers
- Wideband Array Processing
- Basic Concepts
- Algorithms for Wideband Beamforming
- Beamwidth and Sidelobe Variation
- Frequency Selectivity
- Multi-band Beamforming
- Adaptive Arrays
- Basic Concepts of Adaptive Signal Processing
- Adaptive Criteria and Algorithms
- Benefits of Adaptive Arrays
- Practical Considerations
- Antenna Elements
- Microphone and Speaker Arrays
- Mutual Coupling of Elements
- Noise and Nonlinearity
- Applications
- Radar and Sonar
- Communication Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Entertainments
Index
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