Enhancing Scanning Performance of Near-Field Planar Systems with Irregular Multi-Probe Technology

This paper presents a novel design for a multi-probe antenna array for continuous measurement in a planar near-field system. This design reduces scanning time while maintaining accuracy compared to conventional methods used in near-field planar systems. The work introduces the design of the irregular probe array and discusses its tradeoffs and functionality. It includes a comparison of the results from the two methods mentioned and analyzes the time durations associated with each approach. Additionally, the paper provides projections based on previous data to estimate scan durations for a large number of sampling points, considering the impact of the velocity of the linear positioners.