Antenna pattern synthesis in operational environments with electromagnetic compatibility-based constraints

A general linear least squares synthesis technique for antenna arrays is presented that takes account of mutual coupling among array elements and interactions with array's physical surroundings. The technique can be applied to optimize the radiation pattern of arbitrary arrays in their operational environment while simultaneously addressing electromagnetic compatibility based constraints. Examples employing the wire and plate-dielectric (WIPL-D) numerical code are presented to illustrate the approach. Use of this technique with experimental data has also been performed and will be reported in future paper.