Uniform Circular Array Research Articles

Three-Dimensional Interferometric Imaging With Vortex Electromagnetic Wave Radar Based on Uniform Circular Array

Three-Dimensional Interferometric Imaging With Vortex Electromagnetic Wave Radar Based on Uniform Circular Array

On the possibility of long‐distance transmission of OAM beam in rectangular tunnels

AbstractThis letter explores the possibility of long‐distance transmission of an orbital angular momentum (OAM) beam through rectangular tunnels. Theoretical analysis reveals that the OAM beam propagating in the tunnel with square cross section fulfills the conditions for axial propagation and exhibits azimuth symmetry. In comparison with free‐space OAM generation, we draw the conclusion that long‐distance transmission of OAM beams is achievable in the tunnels with square cross section. The validity of our conclusion is further substantiated through numerical experiments. Simulation results demonstrate that the first‐order OAM beam radiated by a uniform circular antenna array exhibits favorable helical phase distribution and the circular symmetry of the amplitude distribution in the tunnel beyond the Rayleigh distance. However, these characteristics degrade with increasing mode order and propagation distance, because the increase of high‐order OAM beam divergence angle and propagation distance will exacerbate the impact of multipath effects in the tunnel environment.

Radiation Pattern Analysis and Phase Shifter for Base Station Mobile Communication Circular Array Antenna at 900MHz Frequency by Using 4NEC2X Software

Background: This paper presents the utilization of phase shifters to manipulate and control the radiation patterns in Uniform Circular Array (UCA) antennas. UCAs, known for their 360-degree coverage and symmetrical radiation patterns, are enhanced by incorporating phase shifters, enabling dynamic beam steering and pattern shaping. Materials and Methods: A uniform circular antenna array operating at 900 GHz frequency has been intended for use in base stations using 4NEC2X simulation software. Results: A single-element dipole antenna having a 2.14 dBi gain is used as a base for constructing a uniform 0.5 λ spacing circular array. The number of elements gradually increased from 2 to 12, raising the gain to 12.3 dBi. HPBW decreased both in vertical and horizontal plans from 80o to 60o and 360o to 20o respectively this implies that the circular array antenna's directivity is enhanced. The eight-element array beam scanning was performed from 0o to 360o without any distortion in radiation pattern, gain, and directivity, contradictory with the linear array. Conclusions: The studied case and simulation output illustrate the impact of the element numbers and phase shifter configurations on properties of the radiation pattern of the uniform circular array can be obtained when increasing the number of elements, the gain increases too and scanning the main beam without any change and distortion

A 3-D Near-Field Source Localization Approach Based on the Combination of a Phase Interferometer, the Centroid Algorithm and the Perpendicular Foot Algorithm.

In this study, several 3-dimensional (3-D) parameter estimation and localization algorithms for wireless near-field (NF) sources are proposed employing the uniform circular array (UCA) structure. In the single-base-station case, the algebraic relation is demonstrated between the azimuth angle under the far-field (FF) assumption and the actual NF source firstly. Secondly, two groups of antenna pairs are selected with distances less than half the wavelength, which are called short baselines in the interferometer method. The foregoing short-baseline method is qualified to localize an NF source. In addition, a long-baseline method is also proposed with further research. Two groups of antenna pairs with distances greater than half the wavelength are selected as two long baselines. In the multiple-base-stations case, another two novel algorithms are also proposed. The first one is the centroid algorithm, which is based on the centroid calculation of three estimated source locations. And the second one is the perpendicular foot algorithm, which takes the perpendicular foot within three estimated source locations as the final positioning location. Simulation results illustrate that the proposed algorithms can achieve higher localization accuracy than the conventional 3-D Root MUSIC method. Moreover, the long-baseline method performs better than the short-baseline method. And it is also shown that the proposed perpendicular foot algorithm shows better performance than the proposed centroid algorithm.

A reconfigurable ultra-wideband high-purity multimode terahertz OAM antenna array based on graphene and vanadium dioxide

A reconfigurable ultra-wideband multimode terahertz OAM antenna array based on graphene and vanadium dioxide (VO2) is presented in this paper. The uniform circular array (UCA) composed of circularly polarized (CP) antennas, which include a ring radiation patch, a parasitic patch, a perovskite substrate and an irregular VO2 ground plane. The radiation patch is covered with a layer of graphene, by changing the chemical potential of graphene, the working bandwidth and axial ratio bandwidth of the antenna can be changed. By changing the phase state of VO2 (metal state / insulation state) to control the working state of the antenna. The impedance bandwidth (IBW) of the CP antenna proposed is 115.09% (1.73–6.42 THz), the axial ratio bandwidth (ARBW) is 43.97% (2.36–3.69 THz). Using the CP antenna unit can simplify the complex feed network, and only feeding the equal amplitude and equal phase excitation can realize the vortex wave. Changing the number and rotation angle of the antenna unit can realize multimode vortex waves with the l= 0, ±1, ±2, ±3, the purity is approximately 1, respectively. The proposed UCA has excellent application prospect in the 6G communication.

Satellite Onboard Transmitter Design With Spread Spectrum MIMO Antenna for 5G Wireless Networks

AbstractThe 5G new era implements standalone satellite communications that support wireless networking systems for future mobile communications by locating multiple satellites in low Earth orbit to provide global coverage of the entire Earth's surface. In this research, a newly found model of a satellite onboard transmitter using a uniform circular array multiple‐input multiple‐output antenna was designed to operate at a carrier frequency of 12 GHz and derived theoretical equations compared to the real‐time scenario. The integration of spread spectrum with multiple‐input multiple‐output antenna provides an advantage for higher capacity. It has a higher percentage of gain amplification on improving the transmission of electromagnetic power to meet the bandwidth requirement of center operating frequency, and this can transmit over a bandwidth of 1.28 GHz. The proposed satellite onboard transmitter model design aims to minimize the components, increase the speed of operations for higher bandwidth, and transmit large amounts of information to a large group of users. The transmitter can operate for the speed of 1.28 Gbps using pseudo‐random code, direct‐sequence spread spectrum, quadrature phase shift keying modulation, bandwidth separated in bands for 64 symbols using 128 Chebyshev‐type bandpass filter for transmission using 128‐element uniform circular array multiple‐input multiple‐output antenna. The satellite transmitter antenna produces a maximum gain of 14.526 dBi, and a maximum directivity of 17.986 dBi, and the efficiency at 12 GHz is 45.1% for the radiated power at 0.93 mW. This satellite transmitter will interconnect 5G wireless networks for the application of mobile communications complement terrestrial‐dependent networks.

Orbital Angular Momentum Backhaul Link Transmission Based on Combination of Parabolic Antenna and Uniform Circular Array

Orbital Angular Momentum Backhaul Link Transmission Based on Combination of Parabolic Antenna and Uniform Circular Array

Vortex Electromagnetic Radar Imaging and Adaptive Resource Scheduling Based on Uniform Concentric Circular Arrays

Vortex Electromagnetic Radar Imaging and Adaptive Resource Scheduling Based on Uniform Concentric Circular Arrays

A novel hybrid algorithm for two-dimensional direction-of-arrival estimation in massive MIMO systems

Massive Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (mMIMO) systems have been significantly exploited to enhance mobile network capacity. Increasing the number of antennas provided higher direction-of-arrival (DOA) estimation accuracy, especially when utilizing a two-dimensional multi-signal classification algorithm (2D-MUSIC). However, this algorithm suffers from the heavy computational complexity imposed by the 2D angle search. This paper proposes a novel hybrid algorithm called the 2D-MM, which combines the strengths of the 2D-MUSIC algorithm with the 2D-Minimum Variance Distortionless Response (2D-MVDR) algorithm to reduce the computational complexity using a fast new DOAs search strategy. To be more precise, the new search strategy involves two stages: the 2D-MVDR stage detects the approximate DOAs within a whole angular field of view using as few antennas as possible and snapshots of received data. Then, the 2D-MUSIC stage accurately determines the number and locations (azimuths and elevations) of those sources within the angular sectors in which they appear. Furthermore, the choice of utilizing a uniform circular array (UCA) configuration for representing mMIMO systems is enhanced by introducing a new geometric structure featuring two concentric rings. The simulation results indicate that confining the spectral peak searching process into octant areas with an angular sector spanning π⁄4 instead of the total angular field of view (0–2π) would avoid searching empty areas and then reduce the computational complexity, where the improvement percentage in the proposed algorithm's running time was approaching 80 % when utilized with mMIMO arrays. In contrast, the proposed algorithm proves effective for mMIMO systems, irrespective of the increased number of antennas utilized.

Tracking of invader drone using hybrid unscented Kalman-Continuous Ant Colony Filter (HUK-CACF)

Splendid Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) applications upshot its enormous use in densely inhabited areas, which is a matter of concern. In such areas, a proper tracking system is required to track an unauthorized/invader drone to ensure safety. With the flexibility of reaching inaccessible places, an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Mounted Adaptable Radar Antenna Array (UAVMARAA) could be used. In this regard, a Hybrid Unscented Kalman-Continuous Ant Colony Filter (HUK-CACF) is proposed to estimate the position of the invader drone efficiently. Simulation results demonstrate the efficiency and robustness of the proposed filter for tracking system compared to the existing filters in terms of success rate. Further, for various Adaptable Radar Antenna Array (ARAA) patterns such as Uniform Linear Array (ULA), Uniform Rectangular Array (URA), and Uniform Circular Array (UCA), analysis is done for pertaining actual tracking effect for various parameters such as bearing, Doppler shift, ranging, and Radar Cross Section (RCS) by considering wobbling and mutual coupling (MC) effect. The result shows that the proposed filter outperforms in all the scenarios. Among the various ARAA, URA performs better than the other configurations.

Iterative Calibration and Direction-of-Arrival Estimation for Uniform Circular Arrays Affected by Mutual Coupling

Iterative Calibration and Direction-of-Arrival Estimation for Uniform Circular Arrays Affected by Mutual Coupling

Parameter Extraction of Accelerated Moving Targets under Non-Quasi-Axial Incidence Conditions Based on Vortex Electromagnetic Wave Radar

Vortex electromagnetic wave radar carrying orbital angular momentum can compensate for the deficiency of planar electromagnetic wave radar in detecting motion parameters perpendicular to the direction of electromagnetic wave propagation, thus providing more information for target recognition, which has become a hot research field in recent years. However, existing research makes it difficult to obtain the acceleration and rotation centers of targets under non-quasi-axial incidence conditions of vortex electromagnetic waves. Based on this, this article proposes a variable speed motion target parameter extraction method that combines single element and total element echoes. This method can achieve three-dimensional information extraction of radar targets based on a uniform circular array (UCA). Firstly, we establish a non-quasi-axis detection echo model for variable-speed moving targets and extract echoes from different array elements. Then, a single element echo is used to extract the target’s range slow time profile and obtain the target’s rotation center z coordinate. We further utilize the target linear, angular Doppler frequency shift extremum, and median information to extract parameters such as target acceleration, tilt angle, rotation radius, and rotation center x and y coordinates. We analyzed the impact of different signal-to-noise ratios and motion states on parameter extraction. The simulation results have verified the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm.

Near-field wideband beam training for ELAA with uniform circular array

Near-field wideband beam training for ELAA with uniform circular array

Experimental Evaluation of an SDR-Based UAV Localization System.

UAV communications have seen a rapid rise in the last few years. The drone class of UAV has particularly become more widespread around the world, and illicit behavior using drones has become a problem. Therefore, localization, tracking, and even taking control of drones have also gained interest. Knowing the frequency of a target signal, its position can be determined (as the angle of arrival with respect to a fixed receiver point) using radio frequency-based localization techniques. One such technique is represented by the subspace-based algorithms that offer highly accurate results. This paper presents the implementation of the MUSIC algorithm on an SDR-based system using a uniform circular antenna array and its experimental evaluation in relevant outdoor environments for drone localization. The results show the capability of the system to indicate the AoA of the target signal. The results are compared with the actual direction computed from the log files of the drone application and validated with a professional direction-finding solution (i.e., Narda SignalShark equipped with the automatic direction-finding antenna).

Mode reconfigurable OAM helical array antenna for higher mode generation

AbstractIn this paper, an orbital angular momentum (OAM) mode reconfigurable antenna based on a uniform circular array (UCA) is presented. The phase superposition method is presented to overcome the limitation of the number of array units on the mode order in the conventional four‐element UCA antenna, which is limited to generating first‐order OAM beams. The unit phase is introduced by a bifilar helical antenna in this method, and the unit phase is superimposed with the feed phase of the UCA to enable the generation of 3rd‐order OAM beams from the four‐element UCA. At the same time, the DC signal‐controlled feed network assigns three distinct feed phases to the UCA, which realizes the reconfigurability of the three OAM beams. To achieve mode reconfigurability, 20 p‐i‐n diodes were integrated as switches in the feed network for controlling the ON/OFF status of p‐i‐n diodes in the feed network using DC signals. Finally, simulated and measured results show that three OAM beams (lz = −1, −2, and −3) have been generated in the frequency band from 10.6 to 11.8 GHz.

A Structure-Shared Dual-Polarization Endfire MIMO Antenna Based on Uniform Circular Array for Positioning EMIS

A Structure-Shared Dual-Polarization Endfire MIMO Antenna Based on Uniform Circular Array for Positioning EMIS

Optimization and analysis of air-to-ground wireless link parameters for UAV mounted adaptable Radar Antenna Array

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are rapidly used in a variety of applications such as surveillance, search and rescue operation, delivery, etc. These operations strongly depend on the performance of the air-to-ground (A2G) communication link. This link communicates vital information between the UAV and the ground station (GS). However, due to the UAV’s unpredictable mobility, the A2G link becomes unreliable, which limits the quality of data transfer. An Adaptable Radar Antenna Array (ARAA) can be used to solve this problem by effectively handling transmitted data through altering the antenna pattern using the beamforming process. This work proposes a new algorithm for selecting antenna patterns with proper beamforming by considering the effect of wobbling and mutual coupling (MC). In addition, the proposed algorithm is used to reduce the maximum sidelobe level (SLL) and optimize the distance between the interelement of ARAA, which directly controls the MC effect in a time-varying channel. Also, an analysis is done for various antenna configurations, such as Uniform Linear Array (ULA), Uniform Rectangular Array (URA), and Uniform Circular Array (UCA), while varying different UAV parameters like altitude, speed, location error, and beamforming capacity.

NOMA-based retrodirective frequency diverse array for multi-user communication

Frequency Diverse Array (FDA) and retrodirective array have found applications in wireless communication networks, offering cost-effective and efficient beamforming capabilities. In this paper, a novel concept of the retrodirective frequency diverse array (RFDA) is introduced, which empowers each array element to handle multiple communication channels, thereby enabling support for multiple users. This is made possible by utilizing the non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) scheme. The antenna elements are organized in a uniform circular array configuration. The system supports the multitude of users by assigning them into distinct clusters based on the serving antenna and then allocating transmit power to each user based on their respective channel conditions and distances from the base station. Consequently, efficient schemes for user clustering and power allocation tailored to the NOMA-RFDA system are developed. As a result, multi-user connectivity is achieved while maintaining low design costs. The simulation outcomes affirm that the proposed system attains superior performance in terms of both data rate and energy efficiency when compared to similar reference schemes.

High resolution imaging of acoustic orbital angular momentum wave based on orthogonal matching tracking

The orbital angular momentum (OAM) wave has shown great potential for improving radar imaging and underwater communication performance due to its helical wavefront phase and infinite orthogonal modes. However, there are currently no known applications of this technology in underwater imaging. In this paper, we employed acoustic OAM wave for underwater imaging and established transceiver signal models using the uniform circular array. We concurrently achieved two-dimensional imaging of azimuth and elevation angles, which differs from radar imaging. We proposed a matching process for the echo signal in the modal domain, the OAM wave beam image's sidelobe decreased by 7.9 dB in the elevation direction and 6.1 dB in the azimuth direction compared to the plane wave, with the mainlobe decreased by 0.2° in the elevation direction and 0.4° in the azimuth direction. Furthermore, this paper introduced OAM wave high-resolution image reconstruction based on the orthogonal matching pursuit (OMP) algorithm. Finally, we implemented broadband acoustic OAM wave for underwater imaging and introduced an image reconstruction method based on the modal domain OMP algorithm. Simulation results demonstrate that the use of OAM wave in underwater imaging is feasible, and the proposed scheme can achieve high-resolution imaging.

Distributed Sensitivity and Critical Interference Power Analysis of Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Navigation Interference for Global Navigation Satellite System Array Antennas.

Current research on the interference of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) array antennas focuses on the single interference effect and the improvement of interference hardware capability, while the multi-degree-of-freedom (DOF) interference model and mechanism remain to be fully studied. Aiming at this problem, this paper analyzes the preconditions for the definition of anti-jamming degrees of freedom and the characteristics of super-DOF interference through formula derivation and simulation. First, by analyzing the influence of the number of interfering signals on the angular resolution, the prerequisite of the definition of anti-interference degrees of freedom in the airspace is proposed. Second, the definition of anti-interference degrees of freedom is used to calculate the change rule of the critical power of the interference under different numbers of interfering signals. Finally, the influence of super-DOF interference on the array antenna is analyzed. The results show that the prerequisite for the anti-interference freedom of the array antenna is that the distribution interval of the interfering signal is greater than 15°, taking a four-array element uniform circular array antenna as an example. The critical interference power of the array antenna decreases by about 15 dB when the number of interfering signals exceeds the degrees of freedom of the array antenna's interference immunity, provided that the interference resolution is satisfied. The conclusions of this paper give the critical power change rule of multi-DOF interference and the effect of super-DOF interference, as well as the prerequisites for the setting of interference signals, which can be used, for example, in the deployment of distributed interference sources and the development of anti-jamming algorithms.