Unconventional phased array architectures and design methodologies—A review
The proliferation of wireless services is driving innovative phased array solutions that are
able to provide better cost/performance tradeoffs. In this context, the use of irregular array …
able to provide better cost/performance tradeoffs. In this context, the use of irregular array …
Design, implementation, and medical applications of 2-D ultrasound sparse arrays
An ultrasound sparse array consists of a sparse distribution of elements over a 2-D aperture.
Such an array is typically characterized by a limited number of elements, which in most …
Such an array is typically characterized by a limited number of elements, which in most …
Plane Wave Imaging for ultrasonic non-destructive testing: Generalization to multimodal imaging
This paper describes a new ultrasonic array imaging method for Non-Destructive Testing
(NDT) which is derived from the medical Plane Wave Imaging (PWI) technique. The …
(NDT) which is derived from the medical Plane Wave Imaging (PWI) technique. The …
Synthesis of sparse arrays with focused or shaped beampattern via sequential convex optimizations
B Fuchs - IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 2012 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
An iterative procedure for the synthesis of sparse arrays radiating focused or shaped
beampattern is presented. The algorithm consists in solving a sequence of weighted l 1 …
beampattern is presented. The algorithm consists in solving a sequence of weighted l 1 …
Bayesian compressive sampling for pattern synthesis with maximally sparse non-uniform linear arrays
A numerically-efficient technique based on the Bayesian compressive sampling (BCS) for
the design of maximally-sparse linear arrays is introduced. The method is based on a …
the design of maximally-sparse linear arrays is introduced. The method is based on a …
Complex-weight sparse linear array synthesis by Bayesian compressive sampling
An innovative method for the synthesis of maximally sparse linear arrays matching arbitrary
reference patterns is proposed. In the framework of sparseness constrained optimization, the …
reference patterns is proposed. In the framework of sparseness constrained optimization, the …
Synthesis of sparse planar arrays using modified real genetic algorithm
K Chen, X Yun, Z He, C Han - IEEE Transactions on Antennas …, 2007 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In array design, the positions of sparse array elements is an important concern for optimal
performance in terms of its ability to achieve minimum peak sidelobe level (SLL). This paper …
performance in terms of its ability to achieve minimum peak sidelobe level (SLL). This paper …
Thinning and weighting of large planar arrays by simulated annealing
A Trucco - IEEE transactions on ultrasonics, ferroelectrics, and …, 1999 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Two-dimensional arrays offer the potential for producing three-dimensional acoustic
imaging. The major problem is the complexity arising from the large number of elements in …
imaging. The major problem is the complexity arising from the large number of elements in …
Three-dimensional image generation and processing in underwater acoustic vision
Underwater exploration is becoming more and more important for many applications
involving physical, biological, geological, archaeological, and industrial issues. This paper …
involving physical, biological, geological, archaeological, and industrial issues. This paper …
Linear array thinning exploiting almost difference sets
This paper describes a class of linear thinned arrays with predictable and well-behaved
sidelobes. The element placement is based on almost difference sets and the array power …
sidelobes. The element placement is based on almost difference sets and the array power …