Design of Sparse Dome Antenna Array for Angle of Arrival Localization Systems

Pavlenko T, Schütz M, Dobrev Y, Vossiek M (2019)

Publication Type: Conference contribution

Publication year: 2019

Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.

Conference Proceedings Title: 13th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2019

Event location: Krakow PL

ISBN: 9788890701887

Abstract

A design of a conformal 16-element patch array with antennas non-uniformly distributed over a hemispherical surface is presented. The considered array type allows 3D-positioning by angle of arrival (AOA) in hemispherical angular coverage that is desired for localization of UAV and other mobile robots in GNSS-denied environments. At the same time, the optimization of antenna positions helps to highly reduce the number of antennas needed to achieve suitable localization accuracy in desired angular range. The realized array was integrated as a receive array of a 24 GHz ISM band local positioning radar unit. Calibration and measurement results with transponder mounted on a 6D positioning system show the applicability of such type of highly sparse conformal array for use in 3D local positioning systems. Thus, the presented array introduces a cost-effective design solution for wireless localization within hemispherical coverage utilizing only two positioning units.

Authors with CRIS profile

Tatiana Pavlenko Lehrstuhl für Hochfrequenztechnik Martin Schütz Lehrstuhl für Hochfrequenztechnik Martin Vossiek Lehrstuhl für Hochfrequenztechnik

Involved external institutions

Symeo GmbH DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Pavlenko, T., Schütz, M., Dobrev, Y., & Vossiek, M. (2019). Design of Sparse Dome Antenna Array for Angle of Arrival Localization Systems. In 13th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2019. Krakow, PL: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc..

MLA:

Pavlenko, Tatiana, et al. "Design of Sparse Dome Antenna Array for Angle of Arrival Localization Systems." Proceedings of the 13th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2019, Krakow Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2019.

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