2-Dimensional ultra-wideband monopulse based direction finding

Marcel D. Blech, Michael O. Benzinger, Thomas F. Eibert

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Abstract

A novel ultra-wideband (UWB) 2-dimensional angle of arrival (AOA) estimation technique is presented. Using a planar arrangement of one dielectric monocone antenna surrounded by four dielectric rod antennas all exhibiting an almost frequency independent beam pattern in the range of 2-4 GHz, precise 2-dimensional direction finding based on the amplitude monopulse principle is applicable. Thereby an average absolute angular error of 2° in a range of ±50° in both ν and φ is achieved. Using two auxiliary dielectric rod antennas time difference of arrival (TDOA) based direction finding can also be employed, whereas the array dimensions can be kept very compact.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2008 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest, MTT
Pages1159-1162
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
Event2008 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest, MTT - Atlanta, GA, United States
Duration: 15 Jun 200820 Jun 2008

Publication series

NameIEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest
ISSN (Print)0149-645X

Conference

Conference2008 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest, MTT
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAtlanta, GA
Period15/06/0820/06/08

Keywords

  • AOA estimation
  • Antenna array
  • Monopulse
  • TDOA
  • UWB

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