Evaluation of array antenna systems for global navigation satellite system applications using wave-field synthesis in an over-the-air laboratory

Schirmer C, Rügamer A, Kotterman WA, Landmann M, Del Galdo G (2018)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2018

Journal

IET Microwaves Antennas & Propagation Iet

Book Volume: 12

Pages Range: 554-560

Journal Issue: 4

DOI: 10.1049/iet-map.2017.0580

Abstract

Antenna characterisation is usually performed by antenna pattern measurements in an anechoic chamber. Subsequently, a conducted test, the radiated two-stage or the wireless-cable method can be used for an overall system evaluation considering the measured patterns. In this study, the authors present a method to perform device tests for antenna arrays/smart antennas with and without the need of radiation pattern measurements, and they validate it experimentally. By using over-the-air tests in a virtual electromagnetic environment and wave-field synthesis, the propagation environment can be realistically recreated in the region around a device-under-test. This allows for reproducible performance comparisons of different antennas or systems under identical propagation environment conditions. As a special application, they consider the controlled reception pattern antenna in a global navigation satellite systems environment in the presence of interferer signals.

Involved external institutions

Technische Universität Ilmenau DE Germany (DE) Fraunhofer-Institut für Integrierte Schaltungen (IIS) DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Schirmer, C., Rügamer, A., Kotterman, W.A., Landmann, M., & Del Galdo, G. (2018). Evaluation of array antenna systems for global navigation satellite system applications using wave-field synthesis in an over-the-air laboratory. IET Microwaves Antennas & Propagation, 12(4), 554-560. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-map.2017.0580

MLA:

Schirmer, Christopher, et al. "Evaluation of array antenna systems for global navigation satellite system applications using wave-field synthesis in an over-the-air laboratory." IET Microwaves Antennas & Propagation 12.4 (2018): 554-560.

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