Radiation Pattern Modeling with Characteristic Basis Function Patterns

Authors: Andre Young´, Rob Maaskant, Marianna V. Ivashina, and David B. Davidson

Source: FERMAT, Volume 2, Article 6, Mar.-Apr., 2014


Abstract: The Characteristic Basis Function Pattern (CBFP) method is presented as a generic modeling technique for obtaining highly accurate approximations of antenna radiation patterns using very few measurements. The method is described in detail and illustrated for a reflector antenna system as an application example. Future challenges facing the further development and application of the method are also discussed.

Index Terms: antenna radiation patterns, calibration, characteristic basis function patterns, radio astronomy.


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Radiation Pattern Modeling with Characteristic Basis Function Patterns