The application of optimisation algorithms in antenna array beampattern synthesis

In this paper, optimisation algorithms are successfully applied to a number of antenna array beampattern synthesis problems - including, a Uniform Linear Array (ULA), a ULA with an inactive element, and a 2D Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) array. The algorithms presented include a Greedy Algorithm (GDA), a Metropolis Algorithm (MA), and a Genetic Algorithm (GA).